The Shadow over Baramati: Realpolitik vs. Ritual in the Wake of Tragedy

The smoke from the crash site in Baramati had barely settled when the dust was kicked up at Lok Bhavan in Mumbai. In a state that has seen its fair share of political acrobatics, the events following the tragic demise of Ajit Pawar on January 28, 2026, have set a new, albeit somber, record for […]