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Maharashtra Deputy Chief
Minister and prominent Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ajit Pawar died
today in a tragic plane crash. His chartered plane crashed during landing at
Baramati Airport around 8:45 AM, killing all five people on board. This tragic
incident has shocked the entire nation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi
immediately expressed his profound grief over the accident and posted an
emotional message in Marathi on X: "Shri Ajit Pawar Ji was a popular
leader with deep connections to the people and strong grassroots support. He
was widely respected as a hardworking personality who was always at the
forefront of serving the people of Maharashtra. He had a deep understanding of
administrative matters. His passion for empowering the poor and underprivileged
was particularly noteworthy. His untimely demise is extremely shocking and
saddening. Heartfelt condolences to his family and countless admirers. Om
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On January 28, 2026, a tragic
accident occurred at 8:45 AM during landing at Baramati Airport. The incident
involved an 8-seater chartered plane traveling from Mumbai to Baramati. A total
of 5 people, including Ajit Pawar, were killed in the crash, including 2
pilots, his personal assistant, and a security guard. According to initial
reports, the plane was attempting a second landing when it lost control and
crashed before reaching the runway. A fire broke out after the crash. The
Maharashtra government has expressed its condolences over the incident and
declared three days of state mourning, with all government programs canceled.
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Ajit Pawar was born on July
22, 1959, in Deolali Pravara, Ahmednagar, Maharashtra. In his political career,
he led several important departments in Maharashtra, including Water Resources,
Finance, and others. He was known for his strong grassroots connections,
administrative expertise, and his focus on developing schemes for the poor,
farmers, and underprivileged sections of society. He was currently serving as
the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, part of the NCP-BJP coalition
government. Rahul Gandhi said, "This is very painful news; I am deeply
saddened by the passing of Ajit Pawar." Eknath Shinde described the incident
as a very sad day for Maharashtra. Nitin Gadkari said, "Ajit Pawar was a
close friend for 40 years; his loss is immense." The Shiv Sena (UBT) and
Congress also expressed their profound grief over this tragic event. This
incident is a major blow to Maharashtra politics. The loss of an experienced
and hardworking leader like Ajit Pawar will impact the state's development
work.