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Time of India
15-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Slain Beed sarpanch's daughter praised for success in NEET
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: Vaibhavi Deshmukh, daughter of the late Massajog sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh from Beed district, is receiving widespread commendation for scoring 147 marks in NEET — a remarkable achievement given the challenges she faced. Deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar lauded Vaibhavi's success, calling it more than just an academic accomplishment. He emphasized that her story serves as a powerful lesson on facing adversity and achieving one's goals. "Your success will inspire the new generation. Vaibhavi, your achievement can't be measured in terms of marks alone. Even in the most adverse circumstances, you didn't get discouraged or distracted. By overcoming sorrow with patience and hard work, you pursued your dream and saw it through," Pawar said in a post on X. The deputy CM praised Vaibhavi's admirable determination, perseverance, and maturity, offering his best wishes for her future educational endeavours. Vaibhavi shared with the media that she received congratulatory calls from various prominent figures, including deputy CM Eknath Shinde and NCP (SP) MP Supriya Sule. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Switch to UnionBank Rewards Card UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo "I am getting calls from many, but I miss my father, who is not with me right now, to pat me on my back. The entire state, our community, stood behind me, and I expected such support to fulfil my father's dream for me," Vaibhavi said. She added that the blessings of her father would remain with her forever, even if he is not physically present with her. The Massajog sarpanch was allegedly abducted, brutally tortured, and eventually murdered on Dec 9 last year for resisting a multi-crore extortion bid on a private energy company. Meanwhile, the Deshmukh family and Masaajog villagers have postponed their sit-in agitation they planned from Monday.
NDTV
15-06-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
"Will Inspire A Generation": Murdered Sarpanch's Daughter Clears NEET
Mumbai: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Sunday took to social media to hail the NEET success of Vaibhavi Deshmukh, the daughter of Beed sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh, whose brutal killing on December 9 last year hit national headlines and caused political ripples across the state for its knotty caste and crime links. In a post on X, Ajit Pawar, the guardian minister of Beed, said Vaibhavi's feat goes far beyond academic achievement and is a lesson in facing challenges head on. "Her journey is about unwavering determination in the face of adversity and is sure to inspire an entire generation," he said. "Vaibhavi's success cannot be measured by marks alone. Despite enduring personal hardships and battling extremely challenging circumstances, she refused to be discouraged or lose focus. Channelling her grief into grit, she persevered with discipline, dedication, and clarity of purpose to pursue and realize her dream of a career in medicine," the deputy CM asserted in his X post. बारावी परीक्षेनंतर कु. वैभवी संतोष देशमुख हिने मेडिकलसाठी महत्त्वपूर्ण असलेल्या NEET सारख्या कठीण परीक्षेत मिळवलेलं घवघवीत यश केवळ शैक्षणिक कामगिरी नाही, तर संकटांशी दोन हात करत ध्येयाला भिडण्याची शिकवण आहे. जी नव्या पिढीसाठी प्रेरणादायी ठरेल. वैभवी, तुझं यश केवळ गुणांच्या रूपात… — Ajit Pawar (@AjitPawarSpeaks) June 15, 2025 After clearing her Class XII exams, Vaibhavi did not falter despite the most adverse circumstances staring at her, the NCP leader added. Santosh Deshmukh was kidnapped, tortured and killed on December 9 for trying to stop an extortion bid on an energy company. Valmik Karad, a close aide of Dhananjay Munde, who is part of Ajit Pawar's NCP, was arrested along with several others. They were booked under stringent provisions of the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, while Munde had to resign from the Devendra Fadnavis cabinet amid attacks from the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi as well as leaders of the ruling Mahayuti. The killing brought to the fore caste fissures as Deshmukh was a Maratha, whereas most of those arrested were from the Vanjari community. The case also made Beed a benchmark of criminal politics for the opposition parties while slamming the law and order situation in the state under the Fadnavis government.
Hindustan Times
15-06-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Slain Beed sarpanch's daughter cracks NEET, Ajit Pawar calls her, ‘inspiration for new generation'
Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar on Sunday praised the NEET success of Vaibhavi Deshmukh, daughter of slain Beed sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh, calling her achievement 'more than just academic,' and an example of courage and determination in the face of tragedy. Santosh Deshmukh was kidnapped, tortured, and murdered on December 9, 2023, in a case that sparked a political storm across Maharashtra. Despite the trauma, Vaibhavi not only passed her Class XII exams but also cleared the highly competitive National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) entrance test for medical admissions. Ajit Pawar, who is also the guardian minister of Beed district, shared a post on X, he wrote, 'Her journey is about unwavering determination in the face of adversity and is sure an inspiration for the new generation.' 'Vaibhavi's success cannot be measured by marks alone. Despite enduring personal hardships and battling extremely challenging circumstances, she refused to be discouraged or lose focus. Channelling her grief into grit, she persevered with discipline, dedication, and clarity of purpose to pursue and realize her dream of a career in medicine,' Pawar said in his post. He also noted that Vaibhavi never gave up even after losing her father under such difficult circumstances. Santosh Deshmukh, a Maratha, was allegedly killed for opposing an extortion racket linked to an energy firm. Valmik Karad, a close associate of Dhananjay Munde—then a minister and member of Ajit Pawar's NCP—was among those arrested. The accused were charged under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The incident triggered a political fallout, with Munde stepping down from his post after severe criticism from both the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi and allies within the ruling Mahayuti. The case also reignited caste tensions, as most of the accused were from the Vanjari community. The murder turned Beed into a flashpoint in the ongoing debate around law and order in Maharashtra, but Vaibhavi's achievement has now offered a story of hope and resilience emerging from tragedy. (With PTI inputs)
Hindustan Times
06-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Vaibhavi scores 85.33% in spite of personal tragedy
Pune: At a time when her father's inhuman death was headlining different narratives in the political corridors of the state and the Centre besides people converging at her village and home, Vaibhavi Deshmukh, daughter of Santosh Deshmukh, remained focussed to appear for the Class 12 exams. Her father, the Massajog sarpanch, was allegedly abducted, brutally tortured, and eventually murdered on December 9, 2024. According to the police, the murder took place after Deshmukh confronted people who were allegedly trying to extort money from a windmill company at the firm's premises. With 85.33 per cent in the Science stream in HSC Class 12 exams conducted by the state board from February 11 to March 11, Vaibhavi has showed grit grappling with the grief of her father's untimely and tragic death. Deshmukh's murder had sent shockwaves across Maharashtra, triggering both political and social unrest. As the case unfolded and garnered public attention, so did the story of Vaibhavi's perseverance. Her subject-wise scores include 63 in English, 83 in Marathi, 94 in Mathematics, 83 in Physics, 91 in Chemistry, and 98 in Biology. Despite not being able to prepare better for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET) exams due to her involvement in ongoing legal and justice-seeking efforts with her uncle Dhananjay Deshmukh, she did not allow adversity to derail her board exam performance. 'My father would have been proud of my Class 12 results. I appeared for the NEET exam held yesterday, but I don't expect a high score. I demand death penalty for those who murdered my father and arrest of an accused still at large,' she said. Deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde said, 'After losing father, Santosh Deshmukh, Vaibhavi overcame immense emotional and social challenges to score 85.13% in her exams. Her success is more than just academic — a symbol of strength, resilience, and hope.' Baramati MP Supriya Sule said, 'Vaibhavi Deshmukh, the brave daughter of the late Santosh Deshmukh of Massajog, has achieved remarkable success in her Class 12 exams under extremely adverse circumstances. Her triumph is truly inspirational. Heartfelt congratulations and best wishes for her future journey.'
Indian Express
05-05-2025
- Indian Express
‘Father not here to see my success': Daughter of slain sarpanch passes with flying colours, Sule congratulates her
AMIDST her intense struggle to get justice for her family, Vaibhavi Deshmukh (17) daughter of Massajog sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh, who was murdered in December 2024, secured a spectacular 85.33 per cent marks in the HSC exams, results of which were declared Monday. 'How do I celebrate… I have been deprived of my joy,' an emotional Vaibhavi told Baramati MP Supriya Sule when the latter called her up to congratulate her on her outstanding performance. Sule praised Vaibhavi for her remarkable achievement amidst her relentless struggle to get justice for her family following the brutal murder of her father. 'I am really sorry for what your family had to face… but I am really proud of your achievement,' Sule said. The HSC exams were held in February-March at a time when Vaibhavi was leading the protest in Beed and neighbouring districts, seeking the arrest of the accused who killed her father and capital punishment for them. Santosh Deshmukh was murdered by a gang in Beed. Deshmukh had tried to thwart the atttempts of the gang to extort money from a windmill company. Nursing a grudge, the gang had kidnapped him, tortured him and brutally murdered him on December 9, 2024. Besides the gangsters, the alleged mastermind Walmik Karad has also been arrested in connection with extortion case related to the murder. Vaibhavi scored 512 out of 600 marks in aggregate. She secured 83 marks in Marathi, 63 in English, 94 in Math, 83 in Physcis, 91 in Chemistry and 98 in Biology. Speaking to reporters in Beed after her Class 12 results, Vaibhavi said her father was not around to see her success. 'Today, I cleared my HSC exam. But my father is not around to praise me for my success,' she said. Vaibhavi said she was preparing for NEET. 'However, yesterday's NEET paper was difficult… but I am going to fullfil my father's wish,' she said. Vaibhavi said, 'My father was brutally done to death. The killers should get capital punishment. One of the accused is still on the run, he should also be arrested,' she said.
