PUNE: Former Maharashtra minister and senior Maval leader Madan Harkachand Bafna died of a heart attack at a private hospital in Pune on Monday. He was 87.
He provided long-term leadership to Maval taluka. He was known as a leader with excellent public relations and a deep understanding of the issues faced by the common people. Frankness and his open-hearted, candid manner of conduct and speech were hallmarks of his personality. Our heartfelt tribute to him. He became the first person from Maval taluka to receive a ministerial position, an occasion that was celebrated widely in the region.
In 1989, Bafna was inducted into the Maharashtra cabinet and was given charge of the revenue and urban development portfolios. After winning the Maval Assembly seat again in 1990, he served as minister of state for law, justice and finance. In the grief that has befallen the Bafna family due to his demise, we all join in solidarity.
NCP (SP) leader Supriya Sule said, “The news of the passing of the esteemed cooperative leader and former Minister of State, Madan Bafna, is extremely heartbreaking.
Bafna began his political career with the Congress but joined Sharad Pawar after the formation of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and was among its founding members. Even after Ajit Pawar’s split from Sharad Pawar, Bafna continued to support the latter. The former minister is survived by his wife, son and four daughters.
Earlier reporting noted: Former Maharashtra minister Madan Bafna dies at 87 Madan Bafna Earlier reporting noted: Pune: Former state minister and NCP (SP) senior member Madan Bafna died of a heart attack in Pune on Monday. He was 87.
Earlier reporting noted: Bafna was admitted to a private hospital in Pune after he complained of uneasiness. he suffered a heart attack and passed away on Monday morning While undergoing treatment.
