Baramati, Jan. 29 -- Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar described late Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Ajit Pawar, who was killed in a plane crash on Wednesday, as a "visionary leader" and recalled his association as a State minister with the NCP leader. He also noted his contributions to Maharashtra's development.

"We have lost a star of Maharashtra, and this loss can never be compensated. He was a visionary leader who remained committed to public welfare. Over the past 25 years, I also worked with him as a state minister, and he has always remained determined to serve the public. He never engaged in idle talk or wasted time; he worked only. He has a huge contribution in the development of Maha...