Published 20:35 IST, June 17th 2024

Pankaja Munde Breaks Down Over Death of 4 Party Workers

"My workers are important to me. Please don't take such a step, don't leave your children and family," wrote Munde, shaken by the loss of the party workers.

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New Delhi: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leer Pankaja Munde was seen weeping profusely at a condolence meeting held for four party workers who tragically died by suicide following Munde’s defeat in recently concluded Lok Sabha elections. meeting, which took place at home of Popatrao Vaibhase, one of deceased activists, was an emotional garing where Munde shared heartfelt moments with families of departed.

"My workers are important to me. Please don't take such a step, don't leave your children and family," pleed Munde, visibly shaken by loss of party members. 

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In Pictures | Pankaka Munde Weeping

Photos shared on social media captured Munde consoling Vaibhase's family, offering words of comfort amidst tears.

"Popatrao was an active worker who devoted himself to every task. A true fighter. But to leave his family by taking such an extreme decision will weaken me," expressed Munde in a heartfelt post in Marathi, reflecting on committed nature of deceased activists. ors who tragically passed away were Sachin Munde, Pandurang Sonawane, and Ganesh Be.

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"I will continue to share burden of ir grief," vowed Munde, emphasizing her commitment to support families left behind by devastating loss. "But this responsibility is painful for me," she ded, expressing deep personal impact of tragic events.

"We are certainly not weak enough to be depressed by a defeat, but this pain is unbearable for me. Don't give up on your life," Munde urged her supporters, rallying against despair in face of versity. Despite her defeat in Beed Lok Sabha seat to Bajrang Sonawane of NCP (Shar Pawar), Munde remained resolute in her support for party workers who stood by her.

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"Incidents like se shake me profoundly. I am very upset today," she mitted, acknowledging emotional toll of recent events. Munde also took opportunity to meet with family of Ganesh Be, anor dedicated party worker who tragically ended his life.

Lok Sabha 2024 Results 

In Lok Sabha polls, opposition Maha Vikas Aghi, consisting of Congress, Shiv Sena, and NCP, secured a significant victory with 30 out of 48 seats, marking a notable setback for BJP which won only nine seats, down from 23 in previous election. 

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18:56 IST, June 17th 2024