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Late Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and senior Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ajit Pawar died after a chartered Learjet 45XR crashed while landing at Baramati airport in Pune due to a technical failure. He is survived by his wife, Sunetra Pawar, and their two sons, Parth Pawar and Jay Pawar. Both the sons of Ajit Pawar remained in public attention at different points, but they largely followed different paths in their lives.<h3>Who is Parth Pawar</h3>Parth Pawar, the elder son of Ajit Pawar, briefly launched his political career in 2019, when he contested the Lok Sabha election from the Maval constituency. After his participation, Parth drew significant attention, thereby giving the Pawar family a long political legacy in Maharashtra. However, Parth lost the 2019 Lok Sabha election by a wide margin, marking the end of politics.&nbsp;Since that period, Parth Pawar has largely kept himself away from active political roles, holding neither any elected office nor party position. His public presence has been minimal, with no signals of a return to electoral politics. While his name has occasionally surfaced in connection with business entities linked to land transactions that came under official scrutiny, he was not accused in any major criminal case and continued to maintain a low political profile.<h3>Who is Jay Pawar</h3>Ajit Pawar’s younger son, Jay Pawar, has also remained distant from electoral politics and keeps a relatively private public life. He is believed to be engaged in business activities and splits his time between Mumbai and Baramati. Unlike Parth, he has never contested an election or formally entered politics.&nbsp;Jay is occasionally seen backing family members during campaigns and at public functions but has steered clear of sustained political involvement. Although there has been sporadic speculation about his political prospects due to the Pawar family’s strong base in Baramati, no concrete steps or announcements have followed.&nbsp;Parth and Jay Pawar are members of one of Maharashtra’s most influential political families. Their father, Ajit Pawar, a multiple-time MLA from Baramati, was been a dominant figure in state politics and played a significant role in government formation and administration over the years.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/who-all-were-aboard-ajit-pawar-s-plane-that-crashed-in-baramati-1769583072326">Baramati plane crash: Names of Ajit Pawar’s co-passengers revealed – All details here</a>

Ajit Pawar, who died in a plane crash on Wednesday, survived with his wife, Sunetra Pawar and their two sons, Parth Pawar and Jay Pawar. Both the sons of Ajit Pawar remained in public attention at different points, but they largely followed different paths in their lives.

Late Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and senior Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ajit Pawar died after a chartered Learjet 45XR crashed while landing at Baramati airport in Pune due to a technical failure. He is survived by his wife, Sunetra Pawar, and their two sons, Parth Pawar and Jay Pawar. Both the sons of Ajit Pawar remained in public attention at different points, but they largely followed different paths in their lives. Who is Parth Pawar Parth Pawar, the elder son of Ajit Pawar, briefly launched his political career in 2019, when he contested the Lok Sabha election from the Maval constituency. After his participation, Parth drew significant attention, thereby giving the Pawar family a long political legacy in Maharashtra. However, Parth lost the 2019 Lok Sabha election by a wide margin, marking the end of politics. Since that period, Parth Pawar has largely kept himself away from active political roles, holding neither any elected office nor party position. His public presence has been minimal, with no signals of a return to electoral politics. While his name has occasionally surfaced in connection with business entities linked to land transactions that came under official scrutiny, he was not accused in any major criminal case and continued to maintain a low political profile. Who is Jay Pawar Ajit Pawar’s younger son, Jay Pawar, has also remained distant from electoral politics and keeps a relatively private public life. He is believed to be engaged in business activities and splits his time between Mumbai and Baramati. Unlike Parth, he has never contested an election or formally entered politics. Jay is occasionally seen backing family members during campaigns and at public functions but has steered clear of sustained political involvement. Although there has been sporadic speculation about his political prospects due to the Pawar family’s strong base in Baramati, no concrete steps or announcements have followed. Parth and Jay Pawar are members of one of Maharashtra’s most influential political families. Their father, Ajit Pawar, a multiple-time MLA from Baramati, was been a dominant figure in state politics and played a significant role in government formation and administration over the years. Also read: Baramati plane crash: Names of Ajit Pawar’s co-passengers revealed – All details here

Ajit Pawar, who died in a plane crash on Wednesday, is survived by his wife, Sunetra Pawar and their two sons, Parth Pawar and Jay Pawar. Both the sons of Ajit Pawar remained in public attention at different points, but they largely followed different paths in their lives.

Who are Parth & Jay Pawar? Inside the political journeys of Ajit Pawar’s sons

A dramatic avalanche was witnessed in the Sonamarg area of Central Kashmir's Ganderbal District late Tuesday night, sparking concerns among residents and travellers. However, despite the intense visuals caught on CCTV, local authorities confirmed that no major loss or damage occurred as a result of the avalanche.The incident, which took place in the high-altitude region of Sonamarg, left a striking scene on security cameras, with snow cascading down the mountainside. Yet, when daylight broke this morning, the area appeared undisturbed, with no visible damage to properties or infrastructure. The snow-covered landscape, in fact, looked serene and peaceful, offering a sense of calm after the dramatic events of the night.The Kashmir Valley has been experiencing widespread light to moderate rainfall and snowfall over the past 24 hours, with heavier conditions reported at isolated locations. According to the latest forecast from the Jammu and Kashmir meteorological department, Light rain and snow are expected at a few places on January 28. MeT has predicted generally dry conditions, with cloudy skies expected towards the evening from 29th January to the 31st. From Feb 1 to 2, Cloudy conditions with light to moderate rain/snow in scattered to fairly widespread areas are expected.Authorities have issued several advisories in light of the ongoing weather conditions. Travellers and transporters are urged to check the road status with the concerned traffic units before embarking on journeys. Farmers are advised to suspend farm operations until January 28 due to ongoing weather conditions. The public in higher snowbound regions is cautioned to avoid venturing into avalanche-prone areas.All operations at the local airport are normal, though some morning flights faced minor delays. Passengers have been assured that services are operating smoothly, with retail shops, food and beverage outlets, and terminal facilities open and comfortable.On the road front, traffic on the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway has resumed, after being briefly halted due to snow-related disruptions. However, the Srinagar-Leh National Highway remains closed, with heavy snowfall reported ahead of Sonamarg.

According to the latest forecast from the Jammu and Kashmir meteorological department, Light rain and snow are expected at a few places on January 28. 

A dramatic avalanche was witnessed in the Sonamarg area of Central Kashmir's Ganderbal District late Tuesday night, sparking concerns among residents and travellers. However, despite the intense visuals caught on CCTV, local authorities confirmed that no major loss or damage occurred as a result of the avalanche. The incident, which took place in the high-altitude region of Sonamarg, left a striking scene on security cameras, with snow cascading down the mountainside. Yet, when daylight broke this morning, the area appeared undisturbed, with no visible damage to properties or infrastructure. The snow-covered landscape, in fact, looked serene and peaceful, offering a sense of calm after the dramatic events of the night. The Kashmir Valley has been experiencing widespread light to moderate rainfall and snowfall over the past 24 hours, with heavier conditions reported at isolated locations. According to the latest forecast from the Jammu and Kashmir meteorological department, Light rain and snow are expected at a few places on January 28. MeT has predicted generally dry conditions, with cloudy skies expected towards the evening from 29th January to the 31st. From Feb 1 to 2, Cloudy conditions with light to moderate rain/snow in scattered to fairly widespread areas are expected. Authorities have issued several advisories in light of the ongoing weather conditions. Travellers and transporters are urged to check the road status with the concerned traffic units before embarking on journeys. Farmers are advised to suspend farm operations until January 28 due to ongoing weather conditions. The public in higher snowbound regions is cautioned to avoid venturing into avalanche-prone areas. All operations at the local airport are normal, though some morning flights faced minor delays. Passengers have been assured that services are operating smoothly, with retail shops, food and beverage outlets, and terminal facilities open and comfortable. On the road front, traffic on the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway has resumed, after being briefly halted due to snow-related disruptions. However, the Srinagar-Leh National Highway remains closed, with heavy snowfall reported ahead of Sonamarg.

According to the latest forecast from the Jammu and Kashmir meteorological department, Light rain and snow are expected at a few places on January 28.&nbsp;

J&K: Sonmarg avalanche leaves area unharmed; authorities issue weather and travel advisory

Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar has died after his plane crashed during landing at Baramati airport. DGCA has confirmed that there are no survivors in the Baramati plane crash in which Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar was on board. Pawar was on a tour to Maharashtra’s Baramati and was set to hold four election rallies. The charter plane was travelling from Mumbai to Baramati when it crash landed at 8:45 am. According to reports, police and other party workers have reached the site of the crash.The Learjet 45 aircraft had departed from Mumbai’s GA Terminal at 8:10 am. However, as it approached the runway at Baramati airport, it crash-landed, killing all on board. An investigation has been launched by India’s civil aviation watchdog, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB). The initial probe revealed that Pawar was critically injured but still alive following the crash, but died when the aircraft exploded.Maharashtra has declared a state mourning for three days. All government offices will remain closed, and the national flag will be flown at half-mast.Following the incident, Ajit Pawar’s wife, Sunetra Pawar, and his sister, Supriya Sule, are reportedly heading towards the crash site.<h2>Who was on board Ajit Pawar’s plane?</h2>There were five people on board, including three passengers, one pilot, and one crew member. Three passengers aboard and the pilot of the plane have been identified. The three passengers included Pawar, Mumbai Police constable Vidip Jadhav and an attendant, Pinky Mali.Mumbai Police constable Vidip Jadhav was on duty as the Personnel Security Officer (PSO) to Ajit Pawar. He was travelling with Pawar, who was set to hold meetings related 2026 Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samiti elections.Captain Shambhavi Pathak, the pilot of Ajit Pawar’s Learjet 45, was also killed in the crash. She studied at No. 1 Air Force School, Gwalior, between 2016 and 2018 and was a member of the Madhya Pradesh Flying Club. Captain Sumit Kapoor also died in the crash.Pawar was in Mumbai on Tuesday (Jan 17) and took part in a meeting of the Maharashtra Cabinet Committee on Infrastructure, which was led by CM Devendra Fadnavis. Maharashtra Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule and other officials were also present.Ajit Pawar was the longest-serving Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra non-consecutively. He served in the position for six terms within various governments. He had worked as deputy chief minister in the cabinets of Prithviraj Chavan, Devendra Fadnavis, Uddhav Thackeray and Eknath Shinde.

Maharashtra Dy CM Ajit Pawar died after a Learjet 45 crash-landed at Baramati airport. All five onboard, including pilot and crew, were killed. DGCA, AAIB probe is underway.

Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar has died after his plane crashed during landing at Baramati airport. DGCA has confirmed that there are no survivors in the Baramati plane crash in which Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar was on board. Pawar was on a tour to Maharashtra’s Baramati and was set to hold four election rallies. The charter plane was travelling from Mumbai to Baramati when it crash landed at 8:45 am. According to reports, police and other party workers have reached the site of the crash. The Learjet 45 aircraft had departed from Mumbai’s GA Terminal at 8:10 am. However, as it approached the runway at Baramati airport, it crash-landed, killing all on board. An investigation has been launched by India’s civil aviation watchdog, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB). The initial probe revealed that Pawar was critically injured but still alive following the crash, but died when the aircraft exploded. Maharashtra has declared a state mourning for three days. All government offices will remain closed, and the national flag will be flown at half-mast. Following the incident, Ajit Pawar’s wife, Sunetra Pawar, and his sister, Supriya Sule, are reportedly heading towards the crash site. Who was on board Ajit Pawar’s plane? There were five people on board, including three passengers, one pilot, and one crew member. Three passengers aboard and the pilot of the plane have been identified. The three passengers included Pawar, Mumbai Police constable Vidip Jadhav and an attendant, Pinky Mali. Mumbai Police constable Vidip Jadhav was on duty as the Personnel Security Officer (PSO) to Ajit Pawar. He was travelling with Pawar, who was set to hold meetings related 2026 Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samiti elections. Captain Shambhavi Pathak, the pilot of Ajit Pawar’s Learjet 45, was also killed in the crash. She studied at No. 1 Air Force School, Gwalior, between 2016 and 2018 and was a member of the Madhya Pradesh Flying Club. Captain Sumit Kapoor also died in the crash. Pawar was in Mumbai on Tuesday (Jan 17) and took part in a meeting of the Maharashtra Cabinet Committee on Infrastructure, which was led by CM Devendra Fadnavis. Maharashtra Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule and other officials were also present. Ajit Pawar was the longest-serving Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra non-consecutively. He served in the position for six terms within various governments. He had worked as deputy chief minister in the cabinets of Prithviraj Chavan, Devendra Fadnavis, Uddhav Thackeray and Eknath Shinde.

Maharashtra Dy CM Ajit Pawar died after a Learjet 45 crash-landed at Baramati airport. All five onboard, including pilot and crew, were killed. DGCA, AAIB probe is underway.

Baramati plane crash: Names of Ajit Pawar’s co-passengers revealed – All details here

Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar has died in a plane crash on Wednesday (Jan 28). His chartered plane crashed at Baramati Airport during landing. The fatal incident was captured on CCTV. The plane was a Learjet 45XR operated by VSR Ventures. According to reports, the DGCA said that aircraft encountered "severe technical difficulties and instability" during its final approach, despite having clearance to land. According to eyewitnesses quoted in several reports, the aircraft was making "a lot of noise" before it slid off the runway at the threshold, veered into an adjoining field, and suffered a massive explosion. Some reports also said that the aircraft was on its second landing approach when the pilot lost control.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/ajit-pawar-plane-crash-plane-had-three-passengers-along-with-a-pilot-a-crew-member-1769585790449/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/ajit-pawar-plane-crash-plane-had-three-passengers-along-with-a-pilot-a-crew-member-1769585790449/embed</a>Also Read:&nbsp; <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/ncpsplit-early-morning-swearing-in-longest-serving-deputy-cm-ajit-pawar-maharashtra-s-dada-dies-in-plane-crash-1769579395592">NCP split, early-morning swearing-in, longest-serving Deputy CM: Ajit Pawar, Maharashtra’s ‘Dada’ dies in plane crash</a>&nbsp;<h2>CCTV video here</h2>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">CCTV captures the moment deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar&#39;s aircraft crashed in Maharashtra’s Baramati . . . .<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AjitPawarAccident?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AjitPawarAccident</a> <a href="https://t.co/Zin4xkqRbL">pic.twitter.com/Zin4xkqRbL</a>&mdash; WION (@WIONews) <a href="https://twitter.com/WIONews/status/2016421612808266018?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 28, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/maharashtra-s-ajit-pawar-dies-in-plane-crash-how-it-happened-and-what-unfolded-after-the-fatal-impact-1769577731345">Maharashtra's Ajit Pawar dies in plane crash: How it happened and what unfolded after the fatal impact</a><h2>Plane crash and aftermath</h2>The Learjet 45 aircraft had departed from Mumbai’s GA Terminal at 8:10 am and crashed around 8:45 AM in Baramati. An investigation has been launched by India’s civil aviation watchdog, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB). Maharashtra has declared a state mourning for three days. All government offices will remain closed, and the national flag will be flown at half-mast.&nbsp;Ajit Pawar was the longest-serving Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra non-consecutively. He served in the position for six terms within various governments. He had worked as deputy chief minister in the cabinets of Prithviraj Chavan, Devendra Fadnavis, Uddhav Thackeray and Eknath Shinde. There were five people on board, including three passengers, one pilot, and one crew member.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Maharashtra CM Ajit Pawar died after a chartered Learjet 45XR crashed while landing at Baramati airport. The aircraft reportedly faced technical instability, slid off the runway and exploded. CCTV footage captured the fatal incident as investigators examine landing-stage failures.

Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar has died in a plane crash on Wednesday (Jan 28). His chartered plane crashed at Baramati Airport during landing. The fatal incident was captured on CCTV. The plane was a Learjet 45XR operated by VSR Ventures. According to reports, the DGCA said that aircraft encountered "severe technical difficulties and instability" during its final approach, despite having clearance to land. According to eyewitnesses quoted in several reports, the aircraft was making "a lot of noise" before it slid off the runway at the threshold, veered into an adjoining field, and suffered a massive explosion. Some reports also said that the aircraft was on its second landing approach when the pilot lost control. https://www.wionews.com/videos/ajit-pawar-plane-crash-plane-had-three-passengers-along-with-a-pilot-a-crew-member-1769585790449/embed Also Read: NCP split, early-morning swearing-in, longest-serving Deputy CM: Ajit Pawar, Maharashtra’s ‘Dada’ dies in plane crash CCTV video here

Maharashtra CM Ajit Pawar died after a chartered Learjet 45XR crashed while landing at Baramati airport. The aircraft reportedly faced technical instability, slid off the runway and exploded. CCTV footage captured the fatal incident as investigators examine landing-stage failures.

Exact moment when Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar's aircraft crashed: CCTV footage here

Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar has died in a fatal plane crash on Wednesday (Jan 28). His chartered plane crashed at Baramati Airport during landing, around 8:45 AM. Born on July 22, 1959, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Ajit Pawar was a part of one of the most famous political party in Maharashtra. Ajit's &nbsp;father, Anantrao Pawar, passed away when he was 18 years old. Since then, he grew under the aegis of his uncle the political veteran Sharad Pawar. Known popularly as ‘Dada’, Ajit Pawar holds the record for serving as the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra for the most number of times, having been sworn into the office for six non-consecutive terms. Pawar is survived by his wife and two children.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/video-shows-wreckage-of-ajit-pawar-s-plane-that-crash-landed-in-baramati-1769575156696">Video shows wreckage of Ajit Pawar’s plane that crash landed in Baramati</a><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/ajit-pawar-plane-crash-pm-modi-remembers-ajit-pawar-as-leader-of-the-people-1769583951489/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/ajit-pawar-plane-crash-pm-modi-remembers-ajit-pawar-as-leader-of-the-people-1769583951489/embed</a>&nbsp;<h2>Pawar's political entry</h2>Ajit Pawar began his public life in 1982 when he was elected to the board of a sugar cooperative. His first electoral contest came in 1991 when he was elected to the Lok Sabha from Baramati. He vacated the seat after Sharad Pawar became defence minister in the Narasimha Rao government and shifted to state politics, winning the Baramati Assembly seat the same year. Since then, the seat became synonymous for three decades. His career was filled with political storms and he became the reason for the recent political split in NCP. He oversaw key portfolios such as irrigation, water resources and finance, emerging as a pivotal figure in shaping Maharashtra’s budgets and administrative decisions.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/maharashtra-s-ajit-pawar-dies-in-plane-crash-how-it-happened-and-what-unfolded-after-the-fatal-impact-1769577731345">Maharashtra's Ajit Pawar dies in plane crash: How it happened and what unfolded after the fatal impact</a><h2>NCP Split and Ajit Pawar's faction</h2>The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) underwent a major split in July 2023 when Ajit Pawar, along with a majority of party MLAs, broke away from his uncle and party founder, Sharad Pawar, to join the BJP-Shiv Sena Mahayuti government. NCP was founded in 1999 but the 2023 split marked a new ‘Pawar-play’ in Maharashtra politics. In a successful legal battle, Ajit Pawar won his uncle's party's name and symbol, and the Sharad Pawar faction was given a new name and symbol. In the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, Ajit Pawar's party won just one seat, but the Sharad Pawar faction scored eight. In the Maharashtra Assembly polls last year, Ajit Pawar's party won 41 and Sharad Pawar's faction managed just 10. Shortly before his death, the two factions had begun showing signs of rapprochement, releasing a unified manifesto for the January 2026 municipal elections in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad.&nbsp;A significant incident in Ajit Pawar's political career was in November 2019, after the Mahayuti, which was the alliance of BJP and Shiv Sena at that time. He stitched a closed-door deal with BJP amid feud between BJP and Shiv Sena, and to the surprise of all, sworn in as deputy chief minister alongside Fadnavis as chief minister. Though the government lasted just 80 hours, and Pawar faced humiliation as he unable to get support from legislators, this incident marked as a infamous incident of his career.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/just-an-hour-before-fatal-plane-crash-maharashtra-deputy-cm-ajit-pawar-posted-this-on-social-media-1769575113237">Just an hour before fatal plane crash, Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar posted THIS on social media</a><h2>Ajit Pawar's family</h2>Ajit Pawar's wife Sunetra Pawar (married in 1985),is a Rajya Sabha MP and sister of former Maharashtra minister Padamsinh Patil. His son Parth Pawar, entered politics and contested the 2019 Lok Sabha elections from the Maval constituency and younger son Jay Pawar is a businessman who recently married Rutuja Patil. His father Anantrao Pawar, the elder brother of Sharad Pawar, worked at Rajkamal Studios in Mumbai. His brother Shrinivas Pawar is a businessman involved in the agriculture and automobile sectors. His sister Vijaya Patil (died in 2017), was involved in the media industry. His cousin Supriya Sule, daughter of Sharad Pawar and a Member of Parliament (MP) from Baramati. His grandnephew Rohit Pawar, is an MLA from Karjat-Jamkhed and grandson of Sharad Pawar’s brother Dinkarrao.<h2>How the plane crash happened</h2>The plane carrying Ajit Pawar departed arrived at Baramati Airport around 8:45 AM. According to reports, the DGCA said that aircraft encountered "severe technical difficulties and instability" during its final approach, despite having clearance to fly. According to eyewitnesses quoted in several reports, the aircraft was making "a lot of noise" before it slid off the runway at the threshold, veered into an adjoining field, and suffered a massive explosion. Some reports also said that the aircraft was on its second landing approach when the pilot lost control.&nbsp;

Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar died after a chartered Learjet crashed while landing at Baramati airport. The aircraft faced technical instability, veered off the runway and exploded. Pawar’s death marks the end of a dominant political career that reshaped Maharashtra’s power equations.

Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar has died in a fatal plane crash on Wednesday (Jan 28). His chartered plane crashed at Baramati Airport during landing, around 8:45 AM. Born on July 22, 1959, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Ajit Pawar was a part of one of the most famous political party in Maharashtra. Ajit's father, Anantrao Pawar, passed away when he was 18 years old. Since then, he grew under the aegis of his uncle the political veteran Sharad Pawar. Known popularly as ‘Dada’, Ajit Pawar holds the record for serving as the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra for the most number of times, having been sworn into the office for six non-consecutive terms. Pawar is survived by his wife and two children. Also Read: Video shows wreckage of Ajit Pawar’s plane that crash landed in Baramati https://www.wionews.com/videos/ajit-pawar-plane-crash-pm-modi-remembers-ajit-pawar-as-leader-of-the-people-1769583951489/embed Pawar's political entry Ajit Pawar began his public life in 1982 when he was elected to the board of a sugar cooperative. His first electoral contest came in 1991 when he was elected to the Lok Sabha from Baramati. He vacated the seat after Sharad Pawar became defence minister in the Narasimha Rao government and shifted to state politics, winning the Baramati Assembly seat the same year. Since then, the seat became synonymous for three decades. His career was filled with political storms and he became the reason for the recent political split in NCP. He oversaw key portfolios such as irrigation, water resources and finance, emerging as a pivotal figure in shaping Maharashtra’s budgets and administrative decisions. Also Read: Maharashtra's Ajit Pawar dies in plane crash: How it happened and what unfolded after the fatal impact NCP Split and Ajit Pawar's faction The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) underwent a major split in July 2023 when Ajit Pawar, along with a majority of party MLAs, broke away from his uncle and party founder, Sharad Pawar, to join the BJP-Shiv Sena Mahayuti government. NCP was founded in 1999 but the 2023 split marked a new ‘Pawar-play’ in Maharashtra politics. In a successful legal battle, Ajit Pawar won his uncle's party's name and symbol, and the Sharad Pawar faction was given a new name and symbol. In the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, Ajit Pawar's party won just one seat, but the Sharad Pawar faction scored eight. In the Maharashtra Assembly polls last year, Ajit Pawar's party won 41 and Sharad Pawar's faction managed just 10. Shortly before his death, the two factions had begun showing signs of rapprochement, releasing a unified manifesto for the January 2026 municipal elections in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad. A significant incident in Ajit Pawar's political career was in November 2019, after the Mahayuti, which was the alliance of BJP and Shiv Sena at that time. He stitched a closed-door deal with BJP amid feud between BJP and Shiv Sena, and to the surprise of all, sworn in as deputy chief minister alongside Fadnavis as chief minister. Though the government lasted just 80 hours, and Pawar faced humiliation as he unable to get support from legislators, this incident marked as a infamous incident of his career. Also Read: Just an hour before fatal plane crash, Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar posted THIS on social media Ajit Pawar's family Ajit Pawar's wife Sunetra Pawar (married in 1985),is a Rajya Sabha MP and sister of former Maharashtra minister Padamsinh Patil. His son Parth Pawar, entered politics and contested the 2019 Lok Sabha elections from the Maval constituency and younger son Jay Pawar is a businessman who recently married Rutuja Patil. His father Anantrao Pawar, the elder brother of Sharad Pawar, worked at Rajkamal Studios in Mumbai. His brother Shrinivas Pawar is a businessman involved in the agriculture and automobile sectors. His sister Vijaya Patil (died in 2017), was involved in the media industry. His cousin Supriya Sule, daughter of Sharad Pawar and a Member of Parliament (MP) from Baramati. His grandnephew Rohit Pawar, is an MLA from Karjat-Jamkhed and grandson of Sharad Pawar’s brother Dinkarrao. How the plane crash happened The plane carrying Ajit Pawar departed arrived at Baramati Airport around 8:45 AM. According to reports, the DGCA said that aircraft encountered "severe technical difficulties and instability" during its final approach, despite having clearance to fly. According to eyewitnesses quoted in several reports, the aircraft was making "a lot of noise" before it slid off the runway at the threshold, veered into an adjoining field, and suffered a massive explosion. Some reports also said that the aircraft was on its second landing approach when the pilot lost control.

Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar died after a chartered Learjet crashed while landing at Baramati airport. The aircraft faced technical instability, veered off the runway and exploded. Pawar’s death marks the end of a dominant political career that reshaped Maharashtra’s power equations.

NCP split, early-morning swearing-in, longest-serving Deputy CM: Ajit Pawar, Maharashtra’s ‘Dada’ dies in plane crash

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar died after his Learjet 45 crash-landed at Baramati airport. A preliminary DGCA report confirmed the aircraft type, putting fresh focus on the jet's shocking safety record. Let's have a look at major incidents involving Learjet 45 over the years.

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India's civil aviation watchdog, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) on Wednesday (Jan 28) launched an investigation into the fatal plane crash that killed Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar. This follows a shocking revelation that, after the plane crash, attempts were underway to save the passengers. Pawar was among those critically injured but still alive when the aircraft exploded.<h2>DGCA launches investigation</h2>The DGCA, which is responsible for ensuring safety, security, and standards in the Indian aviation sector, has launched a probe into the plane crash, reported WION's Principal Correspondent Disha Shah.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/just-an-hour-before-fatal-plane-crash-maharashtra-deputy-cm-ajit-pawar-posted-this-on-social-media-1769575113237">Just an hour before fatal plane crash, Ajit Pawar posted THIS on social media</a><h2>Ajit Pawar and other passengers could've been saved</h2>According to official sources, the aircraft, a Learjet 45, had been cleared for landing and was in descent when it crash-landed. The cause of the crash landing is under investigation. Sources said that after the crash, efforts were underway to rescue Pawar and the rest of the passengers who had been critically injured in the crash. However, before the plane's passengers could be pulled from the wreckage, the plane exploded, leaving no chance of survival.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/maharashtra-deputy-cm-ajit-pawar-critically-injured-after-plane-crash-1769572935864">Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar dies after plane crashes in Baramati</a><h2>Ajit Pawar killed in plane crash: What happened?</h2>The veteran leader, along with four other people, was headed to Baramati to attend a public rally for the Zilla Parishad Elections when his plane was forced to crash-land at 8.45 am this morning. According to DGCA, five people, including the crew, were on board the chartered plane flying from Mumbai, Maharashtra, to Baramati. Pawar was onboard along with 2 more personnel (1 PSO and 1 attendant) and 2 crew members.The charter plane from Mumbai to Baramati crash-landed on the runway threshold in Baramati. Additional information about the plane crash is awaited.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-enemy-ilhan-omar-attacked-during-minneapolis-town-hall-sprayed-with-unknown-liquid-1769563983713">Trump 'enemy' Ilhan Omar attacked during Minneapolis town hall, sprayed with mystery liquid | VIDEO</a> Pawar was in Mumbai on Tuesday and took part in a meeting of the Maharashtra Cabinet Committee on Infrastructure, which was led by CM Devendra Fadnavis. Maharashtra Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule and other officials were also present. Ajit Pawar was the longest-serving Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra non-consecutively. He served in the position for six terms within various governments. He had worked as deputy chief minister in the cabinets of Prithviraj Chavan, Devendra Fadnavis, Uddhav Thackeray and Eknath Shinde.

Ajit Pawar died after a chartered Learjet 45 crash-landed while arriving at Baramati on Jan 28. India’s aviation watchdog DGCA and the AAIB have launched probes. Sources indicate Pawar and other passengers were critically injured but alive after impact; died when the aircraft exploded.

India's civil aviation watchdog, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) on Wednesday (Jan 28) launched an investigation into the fatal plane crash that killed Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar. This follows a shocking revelation that, after the plane crash, attempts were underway to save the passengers. Pawar was among those critically injured but still alive when the aircraft exploded. DGCA launches investigation The DGCA, which is responsible for ensuring safety, security, and standards in the Indian aviation sector, has launched a probe into the plane crash, reported WION's Principal Correspondent Disha Shah. Also read | Just an hour before fatal plane crash, Ajit Pawar posted THIS on social media Ajit Pawar and other passengers could've been saved According to official sources, the aircraft, a Learjet 45, had been cleared for landing and was in descent when it crash-landed. The cause of the crash landing is under investigation. Sources said that after the crash, efforts were underway to rescue Pawar and the rest of the passengers who had been critically injured in the crash. However, before the plane's passengers could be pulled from the wreckage, the plane exploded, leaving no chance of survival. Also read | Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar dies after plane crashes in Baramati Ajit Pawar killed in plane crash: What happened? The veteran leader, along with four other people, was headed to Baramati to attend a public rally for the Zilla Parishad Elections when his plane was forced to crash-land at 8.45 am this morning. According to DGCA, five people, including the crew, were on board the chartered plane flying from Mumbai, Maharashtra, to Baramati. Pawar was onboard along with 2 more personnel (1 PSO and 1 attendant) and 2 crew members. The charter plane from Mumbai to Baramati crash-landed on the runway threshold in Baramati. Additional information about the plane crash is awaited. Also read | Trump 'enemy' Ilhan Omar attacked during Minneapolis town hall, sprayed with mystery liquid | VIDEO Pawar was in Mumbai on Tuesday and took part in a meeting of the Maharashtra Cabinet Committee on Infrastructure, which was led by CM Devendra Fadnavis. Maharashtra Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule and other officials were also present. Ajit Pawar was the longest-serving Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra non-consecutively. He served in the position for six terms within various governments. He had worked as deputy chief minister in the cabinets of Prithviraj Chavan, Devendra Fadnavis, Uddhav Thackeray and Eknath Shinde.

Ajit Pawar died after a chartered Learjet 45 crash-landed while arriving at Baramati on Jan 28. India’s aviation watchdog DGCA and the AAIB have launched probes. Sources indicate Pawar and other passengers were critically injured but alive after impact; died when the aircraft exploded.

Ajit Pawar was critically injured but alive after crash, died when plane exploded — DGCA, AAIB probe launched

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In a shocking incident, Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar was killed after a chartered Learjet 45XR crashed while landing at Baramati airport in Pune. The aircraft faced technical issues: Here's what happened and what was seen soon after the crash

Maharashtra's Ajit Pawar dies in plane crash: How it happened and what unfolded after the fatal impact

Ajit Pawar Plane Crash Live Updates: Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar has died after his plane crashed during landing at Baramati airport. DGCA has confirmed that there are no survivors in the Baramati plane crash in which Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar was on board. There were five people on board, including three passengers, one pilot, and one crew member. However, the identities of those injured are not yet known. Pawar was on a tour to Maharashtra’s Baramati and was set to hold four election rallies.According to WION’s Principal Correspondent Disha Shah, the accident has been described as very serious in nature. The majority of the parts of the aircraft have burned after the crash. The charter plane was travelling from Mumbai to Baramati when it crash landed at 8:45 am. According to reports, police and other party workers have reached the site of the crash. Ajit Pawar's wife and son have rushed to Baramati from Mumbai.The three passengers aboard the plane have been identified as Pawar, Vidip Jadhav and Pinky Mali.Pawar was in Mumbai on Tuesday and took part in a meeting of the Maharashtra Cabinet Committee on Infrastructure, which was led by CM Devendra Fadnavis. Maharashtra Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule and other officials were also present.Ajit Pawar was the longest-serving Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra non-consecutively. He served in the position for six terms within various governments. He had worked as deputy chief minister in the cabinets of Prithviraj Chavan, Devendra Fadnavis, Uddhav Thackeray and Eknath Shinde.

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis accused Mamata Banerjee of indulging in "dirty and despicable politics" after the Bengal CM called for a Supreme Court-monitored probe into Ajit Pawar's death.

Fadnavis accuses Mamata of ‘stooping to low level in politics’

Ajit Pawar's mortal remains were brought to an educational institute in Baramati on Wednesday evening even as grief-stricken NCP workers and local residents shouted slogans hailing the late leader.

Ajit Pawar's mortal remains brought to Vidya Pratishtan in Baramati

The Baramati plane crash could have been avoided if the airport runway had been equipped with an instrument landing system to guide the pilot through marginal visibility, an aviation expert told PTI news agency on Wednesday.

Expert claims landing system instrument could have prevented fatal accident

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has taken over the Air Traffic Control (ATC) of the Baramati airport. The ATC at Baramati was managed by two flying schools- Redbird Flight Training Academy and Carver Aviation.

Indian Air Force takes control of ATC at Baramati airport

Union Minister of Civil Aviation Ram Mohan Naidu is conducting a meeting with Samir Kumar Sinha, Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation, and DGCA DG Faiz Ahmed Kidwai in Hyderabad.

Aviation minister Naidu lands in Hyderabad, conducts meeting with DGCA chief

'Purely an accident, no politics’: Sharad Pawar’s first remark on Ajit Pawar’s plane crash

'Purely an accident, no politics’: Sharad Pawar

The forensic team reached the site of Ajit Pawar's aircraft crash.&nbsp;

Forensic team reaches crash site

NCP (SP) MP Supriya Sule arrived at Vidya Pratishthan in Baramati to pay her respects to her late cousin Ajit Pawar.&nbsp;

Supriya Sule pays respects to cousin Ajit Pawar

Two young women, cabin crew member Pinky Mali, 29, and pilot-in-command Captain Shambhavi Pathak, were among the five people killed in the crash.&nbsp;

Pilot Shambhavi Pathak and cabin crew Pinky Mali among 5 killed

VSR Aviation owner, VK Singh, on Wednesday said no to grounding of its Learjet 45 planes after an aircraft of the same model crashed and killed Maharashtra deputy CM Ajit Pawar and four others in Baramati.

Absolutely no problem in the aircraft’, says VSR Aviation owner

The preliminary findings into the air crash at Baramati on Wednesday morning have revealed that the aircraft VT-SSK was airworthy and duly certified. Its Airworthiness Review Certificate (ARC) was issued on September 10, 2025.Among the crew, the Pilot-in-Command, Sumit Kapur, held an Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) and had over 15,000 hours of total flying experience. He last completed his Instrument Rating and Pilot Proficiency Check (IR/PPC) on August 18, 2025, while his most recent medical examination was conducted on November 19, 2025, valid until May 19, 2026.The co-pilot, Shambhavi Pathak, was a Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) holder with around 1,500 hours of flying experience. Her latest medical examination took place on July 12, 2025, valid until July 24, 2026.

Crashed aircraft airworthy; crew medically fit, reveals preliminary probe

The forensic team of Mahasrashtra state government has reached the site of the plance crash and has started investigation and evidence collection at the spot where the charter plane of Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar crashed in Baramati this morning.&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet"&gt;&lt;p lang="en" dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;#WATCH&lt;/a&gt; | Maharashtra: Forensic team carries out investigation at the spot where the charter plane of Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar crashed in Baramati this morning. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;All five people onboard the aircraft died in the accident. &lt;a href="https://t.co/SI2Oi5j3JE"&gt;pic.twitter.com/SI2Oi5j3JE&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&amp;mdash; ANI (@ANI) &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/2016475690204561410?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;January 28, 2026&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;&nbsp;

Forensic team arrives at plance crash site, starts investigation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tributes to the late Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who died in a plane crash in Baramati, at an NCC event. &lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet"&gt;&lt;p lang="en" dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;#WATCH&lt;/a&gt; | Delhi: PM Narendra Modi says, &amp;quot;...A tragic plane crash has taken place in Maharashtra this morning. This accident has snatched away Maharashtra&amp;#39;s Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar ji and some friends from us. Ajit Dada has made a huge contribution to the development of… &lt;a href="https://t.co/ZkNkPJf7RW"&gt;pic.twitter.com/ZkNkPJf7RW&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&amp;mdash; ANI (@ANI) &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/2016469143504245123?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;January 28, 2026&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;"A tragic plane crash has taken place in Maharashtra this morning. This accident has snatched away Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar ji and some friends from us. Ajit Dada has made a huge contribution to the development of Maharashtra and the country. He always worked proactively. I express my condolences to the family of Ajit Pawar ji and the families of others who lost their lives today," Prime Minister Modi said.

Prime Minister Modi pays tribute to Ajit Pawar at NCC event

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy CM Eknath Shinde arrived in Baramati and paid their last respects to the late Ajit Pawar at Vidya Pratishthan. Maharashtra Governor Acharya Devvrat was also present to pay his respects. Nationalist Congress Party (SP) chief Sharad Pawar, NCP working president Praful Patel, Maharashtra NCP president Sunil Tatkare, and State Minister Hasan Mushrif, also reached Vidya Pratishthan in Baramati to pay their last respects to the late Deputy Chief Minister.

Maharashtra CM Fadnavis, Shinde reach Baramati, pay last respects to Ajit Pawar

Union Minister of Civil Aviation, Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu paid tribute to Ajit Pawar and said the investigation into the plane crash will be held in a transparent and accountable manner. “As soon as we found out this morning, it's been very difficult to digest the fact that Ajit Dada is no longer with us. We have started an investigation into the incident. A team from the DGCA and AAIB also arrived immediately. The preliminary investigation has revealed that when they were attempting to land around 8:48 am this morning, the visibility was very poor in that area... We will conduct this investigation in a transparent and accountable manner…”"Preliminary information indicates that visibility was poor at the site at the time of landing around 8:48 am," he added.

Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu assures ‘transparent’ probe  

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has said there should be a probe into the air crash involving Ajit Pawar. Kharge said Pawar's death was untimely and he was someone who worked for the people. "This has hurt everyone, including his family members, and we share their grief and pray that they can bear this loss," Kharge told reporters. There were five people onboard the Learjet 46, operated by Delhi-based VSR Ventures, including the crew members, according to DGCA.

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge demands probe into Ajit Pawar plane crash

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee has demanded a Supreme Court-monitored investigation into Ajit Pawar's death in plane crash. “I am deeply shocked to hear the news of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar’s death in a plane crash this morning. Even political leaders are not safe in this country, let alone common people. Two days ago, I came to know that someone from another party had given a statement that Pawar was willing to leave the BJP, and now this has happened today. I demand a proper investigation under the supervision of the Supreme Court. We have trust only in the Supreme Court and no other agency. All agencies have been completely compromised."

Mamata demands SC-monitored probe into Ajit Pawar's death

Sunetra Pawar, wife of NCP chief Ajit Pawar, broke down while meeting members of the Pawar family after the untimely demise of the Deputy CM in a plane crash that claimed four more lives. NCP (SP) MP Supriya Sule, late Ajit Pawar's cousin, was also seen deeply emotional as family members gathered to mourn the loss. Pawar is survived by his wife, Sunetra Pawar and two sons, Jay and Parth Pawar.

Ajit Pawar’s wife Sunetra breaks down while meeting family members

The funeral of Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who died in a plane crash on Wednesday morning, will be held tomorrow, 29 January, Thursday, with full state honours in Baramati, reported the IANS news agency, citing NCP sources. The last rites will take place at the Vidya Pratishthan grounds in Baramati at 11:00 am. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah are likely to attend the funeral and pay their tributes to the departed leader.

Ajit Pawar's funeral to be held tomorrow in Baramati

The last regulatory audit was done by Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in February 2025 and “no level-I finding were issued," according to a press release from the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA).

Regulatory audit of crashed plane done in Feburary 2025

The Lok Sabha on Tuesday paid tribute to Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, a former Member of Parliament, following his death in a crash landing in Baramati earlier this morning.

Lok Sabha mourns Ajit Pawar

The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) on Wednesday sent a team from Delhi to Baramati to investigate the recent aircraft crash-landing involving Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) stated. &nbsp;

AAIB team departs Delhi for Baramati to probe crash-landing

Vice-President of India CP Radhakrishnan said on the death of Ajit Pawar, "The tragic demise of Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister, Shri Ajit Pawar, along with his co-passengers and crew in a plane crash in Baramati, Maharashtra, is deeply shocking and saddening. Shri Ajit Pawar dedicated his life to the development and welfare of Maharashtra, earning admiration for his compassion and unwavering commitment to public service. His untimely demise is a profound loss to the people of the state and the nation. I extend my heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and admirers. My thoughts are with all those who lost their loved ones in the crash, and I pray for strength and courage for the bereaved families in this moment of profound grief."

Vice-President of India CP Radhakrishnan on Ajit Pawar's death

EAM Dr S Jaishankar expresses condolences after the demise of Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar in a plane crash. “Deeply saddened by the untimely demise of Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister Shri Ajit Pawar in a plane crash. His contributions to Maharashtra’s progress and development will always be remembered. My sincere condolences to his family, friends and admirers,” He said in a post on X.

EAM Dr S Jaishankar express condolences 

On the demise of Maharashtra deputy CM Ajit Pawar in the plane crash, Raj Thackeray said in a post on X, “My friend and Deputy Chief Minister of the state, Ajit Pawar, has passed away. Maharashtra's politics has lost an outstanding leader. Ajit Pawar and I entered politics around the same time, though our acquaintance came much later. But on the strength of his sheer passion for politics, Ajit Pawar took great strides in Maharashtra's political arena. Though Ajit Pawar was a leader forged in the mold of Pawar Saheb, he later carved out his own independent identity. And he imprinted that identity in every nook and corner of Maharashtra. In the 1990s, urbanization gained momentum in Maharashtra. Rural areas began tilting toward semi-urbanization, yet the tone of politics there remained rural, even as the nature of their issues started turning somewhat urban. Ajit Pawar had a complete grasp of this kind of politics and the skill to handle it adeptly. Pimpri Chinchwad and Baramati are two excellent examples of that. Whether it was Pimpri Chinchwad or Baramati, Ajit Dada transformed these regions in ways that even his political opponents would acknowledge. He was a leader with a precise grip on administration and an exact knowledge of where to untangle the knots in a file to resolve it. In an era when administration must rise above those in power, it is extremely tragic that Maharashtra has lost such a leader. Ajit Pawar was remarkably straightforward. If something couldn't be done, he'd say it to your face, and if it could, he'd put all his energy into it. Deceiving people by making promises and surrounding himself with crowds wasn't his style. In politics, one has to pay a price for straightforwardness and candor—I know that from experience, and one can imagine how much Ajit Pawar must have had to pay for it. Another quality of Ajit Pawar that I admired was that he was utterly free of caste bias, and caste had absolutely no place in his politics. In today's politics, leaders who demonstrate the courage to engage without regard for caste are dwindling, and Ajit Pawar was undoubtedly at the forefront among them. Opposition in politics is political, not personal. That's why leaders in Maharashtra who keep in mind that poisonous criticism of each other shouldn't be taken personally are becoming fewer. The successive departure of generous opponents from politics is a great loss to Maharashtra's fine political tradition. My family and I share in the grief of the Pawar family. On behalf of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena, heartfelt tribute to Ajit Pawar.”

Raj Thackeray on Ajit Pawar's death

Following the death of Ajit Pawar, Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis said in a post on X, “Dada has left us! The news of the death of Ajitdada Pawar, the people's leader with a deep connection to the land, my friend and colleague, the Deputy Chief Minister, in a plane crash, is extremely heartbreaking. It is a shock to the soul. The mind is numb. I have no words to express my emotions. I have lost my strong and generous friend. This is a personal loss for me. This is a loss that can never be compensated. Today is an extremely difficult day for Maharashtra. I pay my heartfelt tribute to Dada. We share the grief of his entire family and the NCP family. Four other people also died in this accident. We share the grief of their families as well. I have cancelled all my programs. I am leaving for Baramati shortly.”

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis on Ajit Pawar's death

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has cancelled all his programs and, along with Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, left for Baramati after Ajit Pawar died in a tragic plane crash. &nbsp;

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis cancel all his programs after Ajit Pawar's death

Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Aaditya Thackeray said in a post on X, "Ajit dada's news is truly shocking! Words fail me. I had the opportunity to work with Dada for 5–6 years...first in the government and then for a few days in the opposition. His commanding grip on legislative affairs and his affectionate nature won over many like me. Even when I was in the opposition, I had publicly said this many times. Today's news is truly shocking. My humble tribute to Ajit Dada and his colleagues in the accident".

Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Aaditya Thackeray on Ajit Pawar's death

Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar's body was identified by his watch.

Pawar's body identified by his watch

“The news of the sudden demise of Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister Shri Ajit Pawar ji is extremely shocking, unfortunate, and heartbreaking. My heartfelt tribute to him. Over the past many years, while working together in the state legislature, I shared an extremely close bond with Ajit dada. His administrative acumen, developmental vision, and innate ability to connect with people have ensured that Ajit dada always holds an unassailable position in Maharashtra's politics. The untimely passing of this people's leader, who harbored aspirations for Maharashtra's development, is not just a loss for Maharashtra but an irreplaceable one for the entire nation. On this sorrowful occasion, my condolences are with the entire Pawar family. May God grant peace to the departed soul. Om Shanti,” Nitin Gadkari posted on X.

Minister of Road Transport & Highways Nitin Gadkari on Ajit Pawar's death

Maharashtra declares state mourning for three days

Three passengers aboard plane that crashed in Baramati identified

Civil aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu and Mos civil aviation Murlidhar Mohol enroute to Baramati.

Civil aviation minister enroute to Baramati

“Shocked to hear about the untimely demise of Ajit Pawar Sb. I’ve known Ajit da since my days in college in Bombay when I stayed with Sharad Pawar Sb &amp; his family at Varsha. Ajit da was an able administrator and a consummate political organiser whose loss will be greatly felt. I join my father in sending our condolences to Sharad Pawar Sb, Supriya &amp; the entire family,” Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said. &nbsp;

J&K CM Omar Abdullah on Ajit Pawar's death

India's civil aviation watchdog, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) on Wednesday (Jan 28) launched an investigation into the fatal plane crash that killed Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar. This follows a shocking revelation that, after the plane crash, attempts were underway to save the passengers. Pawar was among those critically injured but still alive when the aircraft exploded.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/maharashtra-deputy-cm-ajit-pawar-was-critically-injured-but-alive-after-crash-died-when-plane-exploded-dgca-aaib-probe-launched-1769581083000">Read more here.</a>

Ajit Pawar was critically injured but alive after crash, died when plane exploded

&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet"&gt;&lt;p lang="en" dir="ltr"&gt;Deeply pained to learn of the death of Hon&amp;#39;ble Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Thiru. Ajit Pawar and others in a tragic plane crash.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The scale of the tragedy is difficult to absorb. I extend my sincere condolences to Thiru. &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/PawarSpeaks?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;@PawarSpeaks&lt;/a&gt;, Tmt. &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/supriya_sule?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;@Supriya_Sule&lt;/a&gt; and the families of…&lt;/p&gt;&amp;mdash; M.K.Stalin - தமிழ்நாட்டை தலைகுனிய விடமாட்டேன் (@mkstalin) &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/mkstalin/status/2016381286919897252?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;January 28, 2026&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin expresses condolences

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said, “Deeply saddened by the tragic demise of Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra Shri Ajit Pawar in the aircraft crash. His passing is a profound loss to public life. My heartfelt condolences to his family, colleagues, and supporters. May his soul rest in peace, and may his loved ones find the strength to endure this irreparable loss.” &nbsp;

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Ajit Pawar's death

“The tragic plane crash in Baramati, Maharashtra, resulting in the untimely demise of Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister Shri Ajit Pawar Ji and other members, is extremely heartbreaking and soul-wrenching. My humble tribute to them. My condolences are with the bereaved family members,” UP CM Yogi Adityanath. “I pray to Lord Shri Ram that the departed virtuous souls attain eternal peace and the grieving families are granted the strength to bear this immense sorrow. Om Shanti.”

UP CM Yogi Adityanath on Ajit Pawar's death

A formal investigation has been launched by DGCA and AAIB after Ajit Pawar's plane crash landed in Baramati.

Investigation launched into plane crash

“The news of the demise of Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister Shri Ajit Pawar Ji and his fellow travelers in an airplane accident today is extremely heartbreaking,” Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi wrote on X. “In this moment of grief, I stand with the people of Maharashtra. I extend my condolences to the entire Pawar family and their loved ones during this hour of sorrow.”

Rahul Gandhi extends condolences to Pawar family

&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet"&gt;&lt;p lang="en" dir="ltr"&gt;Shocked and deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Shri Ajit Pawar ji in a plane crash this morning. I extend my heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and followers. Om Shanthi. &lt;a href="https://t.co/w6xN3oMWqQ"&gt;pic.twitter.com/w6xN3oMWqQ&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&amp;mdash; N Chandrababu Naidu (@ncbn) &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/ncbn/status/2016379171040276698?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;January 28, 2026&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;

Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu expresses condolences

“Today, the news of the loss of Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister and our senior NDA colleague Ajit Pawar ji in a tragic accident has left my heart deeply distressed,” Union Home Minister Amit Shah wrote on X. “The way Ajit Pawar ji dedicated himself to the welfare of every section of society in Maharashtra over the past three and a half decades cannot be expressed in words. Whenever we met, he would engage in long discussions on numerous issues related to the welfare of the people of Maharashtra. His passing is a personal loss not only for the NDA family but also for me.”“I express my deepest condolences to the Pawar family. In this hour of grief, the entire NDA stands firmly with the bereaved Pawar family. May God grant the departed soul a place at His divine feet. Om Shanti Shanti Shanti,” he added.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Ajit Pawar's death

NCP-SCP chief Sharad Pawar, along with his wife, Pratibha Pawar, leaves for Baramati from their Mumbai residence, Silver Oaks.

Sharad Pawar leaves for Baramati

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge says, " The news of the tragic demise of Shri Ajit Pawar, in a plane crash, is deeply shocking and profoundly distressing. It is an untimely loss of a leader who had a long and promising political career ahead. &nbsp;No words can adequately express the immense grief that the bereaved family must be enduring during this difficult hour. I extend my deepest condolences to the entire Pawar family, his supporters and well-wishers. &nbsp;Having served the people of Maharashtra in various constitutional capacities, Shri Ajit Pawar shall be remembered as a seasoned politician who discharged his responsibilities towards his people with sincerity and astuteness. May his soul rest in peace."

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Ajit Pawar's death

“Deeply saddened by the tragic passing of Shri Ajit Pawar in the plane crash in Baramati earlier today. My sincere condolences to his family, loved ones and all those affected by this loss. May his contributions to public life be remembered, and may the bereaved find strength in this difficult time,” said Union Minister of Civil Aviation, Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu.

Union Minister of Civil Aviation, Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu on Ajit Pawar's death

“Deeply shocked and stunned by the suddden demise of Ajit Pawar! The Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra and his co-passengers have died in a disastrous plane crash at Baramati today morning, and I am feeling a deep sense of loss. My condolences to his family including his uncle Sharad Pawar ji, and late Ajitji's all friends and followers. The incident needs proper investigation,” West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee wrote on X.

Mamata Banerjee on Ajit Pawar's death

On Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar's death in a plane crash, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra says, "I extend my condolences to the entire Pawar family and his supporters. I have spoken to Ajit Pawar's wife and Supriya ji (Supriya Sule)."

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Ajit Pawar's death

&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet"&gt;&lt;p lang="en" dir="ltr"&gt;A plane crash was reported in Baramati, Maharashtra, involving an aircraft that had Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on board. Five people, three passengers, one pilot, and one crew member, lost their lives in the crash&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;(Source: ANI) &lt;a href="https://t.co/qYEN7PsLlC"&gt;pic.twitter.com/qYEN7PsLlC&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&amp;mdash; WION (@WIONews) &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/WIONews/status/2016370169304776883?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;January 28, 2026&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;

Video shows crash site of Ajit Pawar's plane

“Deeply shocked and pained to learn about the untimely demise of Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister, Shri Ajit Pawar,” Defence Minister Rajnath Singh wrote on X. “Throughout his long public life, he remained committed to the development and prosperity of Maharashtra. He was known for his compassion for the people and his unwavering dedication to public service. I extend my heartfelt condolences to his family, well-wishers, and admirers.”

'Deeply shocked and pained': Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

“The news of the death of several people, including Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister Shri Ajit Pawar, in a plane crash in Baramati, Maharashtra, is extremely tragic. The untimely demise of Ajit Pawar ji is an irreparable loss. He will always be remembered for his special contribution to the development of Maharashtra, especially in the cooperative sector. I express my deep condolences to his family, supporters, and admirers. May God grant strength to the families of all others who lost their lives in this accident to bear this blow,” President Droupadi Murmu wrote on X.

'Extremely tragic': President Droupadi Murmu on Ajit Pawar's demise

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah spoke to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis over the phone to inquire about the incident involving Ajit Pawar. &nbsp;

PM Modi speaks to Maharashtra DM Fadnavis 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed “shock” after Ajit Pawar died in a plane crash.“Shri Ajit Pawar Ji was a leader of the people, having a strong grassroots level connect. He was widely respected as a hardworking personality at the forefront of serving the people of Maharashtra. His understanding of administrative matters and passion for empowering the poor and downtrodden were also noteworthy. His untimely demise is very shocking and saddening. Condolences to his family and countless admirers. Om Shanti,” he wrote on X.

‘Shocking, saddening’: PM Modi expresses condolences

Ajit Pawar Plane Crash LIVE: Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar died in a plane crash on Wednesday (Jan 28). His plane crash landed at Baramati airport, killing everyone on board, DGCA confirmed.

Ajit Pawar Plane Crash Live Updates: Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar has died after his plane crashed during landing at Baramati airport. DGCA has confirmed that there are no survivors in the Baramati plane crash in which Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar was on board. There were five people on board, including three passengers, one pilot, and one crew member. However, the identities of those injured are not yet known. Pawar was on a tour to Maharashtra’s Baramati and was set to hold four election rallies. According to WION’s Principal Correspondent Disha Shah, the accident has been described as very serious in nature. The majority of the parts of the aircraft have burned after the crash. The charter plane was travelling from Mumbai to Baramati when it crash landed at 8:45 am. According to reports, police and other party workers have reached the site of the crash. Ajit Pawar's wife and son have rushed to Baramati from Mumbai. The three passengers aboard the plane have been identified as Pawar, Vidip Jadhav and Pinky Mali. Pawar was in Mumbai on Tuesday and took part in a meeting of the Maharashtra Cabinet Committee on Infrastructure, which was led by CM Devendra Fadnavis. Maharashtra Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule and other officials were also present. Ajit Pawar was the longest-serving Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra non-consecutively. He served in the position for six terms within various governments. He had worked as deputy chief minister in the cabinets of Prithviraj Chavan, Devendra Fadnavis, Uddhav Thackeray and Eknath Shinde.

Ajit Pawar Plane Crash HIGHLIGHTS: Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar died in a plane crash on Wednesday (Jan 28). His plane crash landed at Baramati airport, killing everyone on board, DGCA confirmed.

Ajit Pawar Plane Crash HIGHLIGHTS | 'Purely an accident, no politics’: Sharad Pawar

Ajit Pawar, Maharashtra Deputy CM has died in a plane crash. His death in a plane crash have drawn comparisons with past Indian aviation tragedies involving leaders like Bipin Rawat, Sanjay Gandhi and Vijay Rupani. The article recalls major air crashes that killed prominent political figures.

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Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar on Wednesday (Jan 28) was killed as his plane crashed while landing at Baramati Airport. Just an hour before the tragic plane crash, the leader, in what was fated to be his last social media post, had paid respects to 'Punjab Kesari' Lala Lajpat Rai. Here's what he had said.<h2>Ajit Pawar's last social media post</h2>Merely an hour before the tragic plane crash claimed his life, Pawar, in a social media post on Facebook and X had paid his respects to Lala Lajpat Rai, saying, “Humble greetings to the great freedom fighter, announcer of Swarajya, 'Punjab Kesari' Lala Lajpat Rai ji, who sacrificed his everything for the freedom of the nation! Their patriotism will continue to inspire us.”Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/maharashtra-deputy-cm-ajit-pawar-critically-injured-after-plane-crash-1769572935864">Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar dies after plane crashes in Baramati</a><h2>Ajit Pawar killed in plane crash: What happened?</h2>The veteran leader, along with four other people, was headed to Baramati to attend a public rally for the Zilla Parishad Elections when his plane was forced to crash-land at 8.45 am this morning. According to DGCA, five people, including the crew, were on board the chartered plane flying from Mumbai, Maharashtra, to Baramati. Pawar was onboard along with 2 more personnel (1 PSO and 1 attendant) and 2 crew members.The charter plane from Mumbai to Baramati crash-landed on the runway threshold in Baramati. Additional information about the plane crash is awaited.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-enemy-ilhan-omar-attacked-during-minneapolis-town-hall-sprayed-with-unknown-liquid-1769563983713">Trump 'enemy' Ilhan Omar attacked during Minneapolis town hall, sprayed with mystery liquid | VIDEO</a> Pawar was in Mumbai on Tuesday and took part in a meeting of the Maharashtra Cabinet Committee on Infrastructure, which was led by CM Devendra Fadnavis. Maharashtra Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule and other officials were also present. Ajit Pawar was the longest-serving Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra non-consecutively. He served in the position for six terms within various governments. He had worked as deputy chief minister in the cabinets of Prithviraj Chavan, Devendra Fadnavis, Uddhav Thackeray and Eknath Shinde.&nbsp;

Ajit Pawar died after his chartered plane crash-landed at Baramati Airport. About an hour earlier, he had posted this on social media. The aircraft, carrying five people from Mumbai, went down near the runway; further details are awaited, per the DGCA.

Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar on Wednesday (Jan 28) was killed as his plane crashed while landing at Baramati Airport. Just an hour before the tragic plane crash, the leader, in what was fated to be his last social media post, had paid respects to 'Punjab Kesari' Lala Lajpat Rai. Here's what he had said. Ajit Pawar's last social media post Merely an hour before the tragic plane crash claimed his life, Pawar, in a social media post on Facebook and X had paid his respects to Lala Lajpat Rai, saying, “Humble greetings to the great freedom fighter, announcer of Swarajya, 'Punjab Kesari' Lala Lajpat Rai ji, who sacrificed his everything for the freedom of the nation! Their patriotism will continue to inspire us.” Also read | Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar dies after plane crashes in Baramati Ajit Pawar killed in plane crash: What happened? The veteran leader, along with four other people, was headed to Baramati to attend a public rally for the Zilla Parishad Elections when his plane was forced to crash-land at 8.45 am this morning. According to DGCA, five people, including the crew, were on board the chartered plane flying from Mumbai, Maharashtra, to Baramati. Pawar was onboard along with 2 more personnel (1 PSO and 1 attendant) and 2 crew members. The charter plane from Mumbai to Baramati crash-landed on the runway threshold in Baramati. Additional information about the plane crash is awaited. Also read | Trump 'enemy' Ilhan Omar attacked during Minneapolis town hall, sprayed with mystery liquid | VIDEO Pawar was in Mumbai on Tuesday and took part in a meeting of the Maharashtra Cabinet Committee on Infrastructure, which was led by CM Devendra Fadnavis. Maharashtra Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule and other officials were also present. Ajit Pawar was the longest-serving Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra non-consecutively. He served in the position for six terms within various governments. He had worked as deputy chief minister in the cabinets of Prithviraj Chavan, Devendra Fadnavis, Uddhav Thackeray and Eknath Shinde.

Ajit Pawar died after his chartered plane crash-landed at Baramati Airport. About an hour earlier, he had posted this on social media. The aircraft, carrying five people from Mumbai, went down near the runway; further details are awaited, per the DGCA.

Just an hour before fatal plane crash, Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar posted THIS on social media

Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar has died after his plane crashed during landing at Baramati airport. DGCA has confirmed that there are no survivors in the Baramati plane crash in which Pawar was on board. There were five people on board, including three passengers, one pilot, and one crew member. However, the identities of those injured are not yet known. Pawar was on a tour to Maharashtra’s Baramati and was set to hold four election rallies.&nbsp;According to WION’s Principal Correspondent Disha Shah, the accident has been described as very serious in nature. The majority of the parts of the aircraft have burned after the crash. The charter plane was travelling from Mumbai to Baramati when it crash landed at 8:45 am. According to reports, police and other party workers have reached the site of the crash.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/live-blog-ajit-pawar-plane-crash-live-updates-maharashtra-deputy-cm-ajit-pawar-baramati-aircraft-crash-1769576284942">Ajit Pawar Plane Crash Live Updates | DGCA and AAIB launch formal investigation into crash</a>Further information about the exact cause of the crash and those injured will be released shortly. Video shows wreckage of Ajit Pawar’s plane that crash-landed in Baramati.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">A plane crash was reported in Baramati, Maharashtra, involving an aircraft that had Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on board. Five people, three passengers, one pilot, and one crew member, lost their lives in the crash (Source: ANI) <a href="https://t.co/qYEN7PsLlC">pic.twitter.com/qYEN7PsLlC</a>&mdash; WION (@WIONews) <a href="https://twitter.com/WIONews/status/2016370169304776883?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 28, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The three passengers aboard the plane have been identified as Pawar, Vidip Jadhav and Pinky Mali.<h2>What initial probe reveals</h2>India's civil aviation watchdog, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) launched an investigation into the fatal plane crash that killed Pawar. This follows a shocking revelation that, after the plane crash, attempts were underway to save the passengers. Pawar was among those critically injured but still alive when the aircraft exploded.Pawar was in Mumbai on Tuesday and took part in a meeting of the Maharashtra Cabinet Committee on Infrastructure, which was led by CM Devendra Fadnavis. Maharashtra Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule and other officials were also present.Ajit Pawar was the longest-serving Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra non-consecutively. He served in the position for six terms within various governments. He had worked as deputy chief minister in the cabinets of Prithviraj Chavan, Devendra Fadnavis, Uddhav Thackeray and Eknath Shinde.Watch | Ajit Pawar Plane Crash: PM Modi Speaks to Maharashtra CM Fadnavis<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/ajit-pawar-plane-crash-pm-modi-speaks-to-maharashtra-cm-fadnavis-1769581254432/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/ajit-pawar-plane-crash-pm-modi-speaks-to-maharashtra-cm-fadnavis-1769581254432/embed</a> &nbsp;

The charter plane was travelling from Mumbai to Baramati when it crash landed at 8:45 am. According to reports, police and other party workers have reached the site of the crash.

Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar has died after his plane crashed during landing at Baramati airport. DGCA has confirmed that there are no survivors in the Baramati plane crash in which Pawar was on board. There were five people on board, including three passengers, one pilot, and one crew member. However, the identities of those injured are not yet known. Pawar was on a tour to Maharashtra’s Baramati and was set to hold four election rallies. According to WION’s Principal Correspondent Disha Shah, the accident has been described as very serious in nature. The majority of the parts of the aircraft have burned after the crash. The charter plane was travelling from Mumbai to Baramati when it crash landed at 8:45 am. According to reports, police and other party workers have reached the site of the crash. Also read | Ajit Pawar Plane Crash Live Updates | DGCA and AAIB launch formal investigation into crash Further information about the exact cause of the crash and those injured will be released shortly. Video shows wreckage of Ajit Pawar’s plane that crash-landed in Baramati.

The charter plane was travelling from Mumbai to Baramati when it crash landed at 8:45 am. According to reports, police and other party workers have reached the site of the crash.

Video shows wreckage of Ajit Pawar’s plane that crash landed in Baramati

Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar has died after his plane crashed during landing at Baramati airport. DGCA has confirmed that there are no survivors in the Baramati plane crash in which Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar was on board. There were five people on board, including three passengers, one pilot, and one crew member. However, the identities of those injured are not yet known. Pawar was on a tour to Maharashtra’s Baramati and was set to hold four election rallies.&nbsp;According to WION’s Principal Correspondent Disha Shah, the accident has been described as very serious in nature. The majority of the parts of the aircraft have burned after the crash. The charter plane was travelling from Mumbai to Baramati when it crash landed at 8:45 am. According to reports, police and other party workers have reached the site of the crash. Ajit Pawar's wife and son have rushed to Baramati from Mumbai. Further information about the exact cause of the crash and those injured will be released shortly.The three passengers aboard the plane have been identified as Pawar, Vidip Jadhav and Pinky Mali.<h2>What initial probe reveals</h2>India's civil aviation watchdog, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) launched an investigation into the fatal plane crash that killed Pawar. This follows a shocking revelation that, after the plane crash, attempts were underway to save the passengers. Pawar was among those critically injured but still alive when the aircraft exploded.Pawar was in Mumbai on Tuesday and took part in a meeting of the Maharashtra Cabinet Committee on Infrastructure, which was led by CM Devendra Fadnavis. Maharashtra Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule and other officials were also present.Ajit Pawar was the longest-serving Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra non-consecutively. He served in the position for six terms within various governments. He had worked as deputy chief minister in the cabinets of Prithviraj Chavan, Devendra Fadnavis, Uddhav Thackeray and Eknath Shinde.

Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar killed in plane crash in Baramati

Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar has died after his plane crashed during landing at Baramati airport. DGCA has confirmed that there are no survivors in the Baramati plane crash in which Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar was on board. There were five people on board, including three passengers, one pilot, and one crew member. However, the identities of those injured are not yet known. Pawar was on a tour to Maharashtra’s Baramati and was set to hold four election rallies. According to WION’s Principal Correspondent Disha Shah, the accident has been described as very serious in nature. The majority of the parts of the aircraft have burned after the crash. The charter plane was travelling from Mumbai to Baramati when it crash landed at 8:45 am. According to reports, police and other party workers have reached the site of the crash. Ajit Pawar's wife and son have rushed to Baramati from Mumbai. Further information about the exact cause of the crash and those injured will be released shortly. The three passengers aboard the plane have been identified as Pawar, Vidip Jadhav and Pinky Mali. What initial probe reveals India's civil aviation watchdog, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) launched an investigation into the fatal plane crash that killed Pawar. This follows a shocking revelation that, after the plane crash, attempts were underway to save the passengers. Pawar was among those critically injured but still alive when the aircraft exploded. Pawar was in Mumbai on Tuesday and took part in a meeting of the Maharashtra Cabinet Committee on Infrastructure, which was led by CM Devendra Fadnavis. Maharashtra Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule and other officials were also present. Ajit Pawar was the longest-serving Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra non-consecutively. He served in the position for six terms within various governments. He had worked as deputy chief minister in the cabinets of Prithviraj Chavan, Devendra Fadnavis, Uddhav Thackeray and Eknath Shinde.

Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar killed in plane crash in Baramati

Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar killed in plane crash in Baramati, confirms DGCA

Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar has died after his plane crashed during landing at Baramati airport. Initial reports suggested he was critically injured. Pawar was on a tour to Maharashtra’s Baramati and was set to hold four election rallies. The DGCA has confirmed that all five people on the plane have died in the crash. However, the identities of those injured are not yet known.&nbsp;According to WION’s Principal Correspondent Disha Shah, the accident has been described as very serious in nature. The majority of the parts of the aircraft have burned after the crash. The charter plane was travelling from Mumbai to Baramati when it crash landed at 8:45 am. According to reports, police and other party workers have reached the site of the crash.&nbsp;Further information about the exact cause of the crash and those injured will be released shortly.&nbsp;Read more details here: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/maharashtra-deputy-cm-ajit-pawar-killed-in-plane-crash-in-baramati-confirms-dgca-1769574006557">Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar killed in plane crash in Baramati, confirms DGCA</a>

Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar dies after plane crashes in Baramati

Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar has died after his plane crashed during landing at Baramati airport. Initial reports suggested he was critically injured. Pawar was on a tour to Maharashtra’s Baramati and was set to hold four election rallies. The DGCA has confirmed that all five people on the plane have died in the crash. However, the identities of those injured are not yet known. According to WION’s Principal Correspondent Disha Shah, the accident has been described as very serious in nature. The majority of the parts of the aircraft have burned after the crash. The charter plane was travelling from Mumbai to Baramati when it crash landed at 8:45 am. According to reports, police and other party workers have reached the site of the crash. Further information about the exact cause of the crash and those injured will be released shortly. Read more details here: Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar killed in plane crash in Baramati, confirms DGCA

Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar dies after plane crashes in Baramati

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