The Governor of Maharashtra Bhagat Singh Koshyari has condoled the demise of veteran PWP leader Shri Ganpatrao Deshmukh. In a condolence message, the Governor said:

“I was saddened to know about the demise of the senior-most leader of the Peasants and Workers Party and the longest-term member of the State Legislature Shri Ganpatrao Deshmukh. A model People’s representative, Shri Deshmukh maintained his chord with farmers, workers and ordinary citizens all his life. He was the epitome of simple living and high thinking. A man of peace and restraint, Shri Deshmukh was a fearless leader, having friends across the political spectrum. In his demise, the State has lost an institution in the State legislature.”