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Ajit Pawar Death News: Maharashtra Deputy CM's Funeral To Be Held In Baramati On Thursday

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Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP leader Ajit Pawar, along with three others, died after their aircraft crashed in Pune district on Wednesday morning, PTI reported citing officials.

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Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP leader Ajit Pawar, along with three others, died in a plane crash near Baramati airstrip in Pune district on Wednesday morning; the DGCA confirmed that there were no survivors among the five onboard.
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The plane, carrying five people including the pilot and a crew member, reportedly encountered difficulties while attempting to land at the Baramati airstrip around 8:45 am. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has confirmed that there were no survivors.

Visuals from the crash site showed the wreckage scattered across the area, with flames and thick smoke billowing from the aircraft.

Pawar had been scheduled to attend multiple political engagements in Baramati today. On Tuesday, he was in Mumbai for a meeting of the Maharashtra Cabinet Committee on Infrastructure chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, which was also attended by Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule and senior officials.

Jan 28, 2026, 7:56 PM IST
Maharashtra

Ajit Pawar Death News

According to the sources, newly appointed BJP chief Nitin Nabin and Union Home Minister Amit Shah will attend late Maharashtra deputy CM Ajit Pawar's funeral in Barabanki tomorrow.
Jan 28, 2026, 7:21 PM IST
Maharashtra

Ajit Pawar Death News

NCP chief Sharad Pawar expressed profound grief over the plane crash, calling the loss heartbreaking and saying the incident has left the entire state in shock and mourning
Jan 28, 2026, 7:05 PM IST
Maharashtra

'Purely an accident': Sharad Pawar's first reaction on Ajit Pawar’s death in plane crash
Jan 28, 2026, 6:30 PM IST

Ajit Pawar Death News

On Ajit Pawar's death, Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann says, "We received very sad news this morning. Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Ajit Pawar, passed away in a tragic accident. I pray to God to grant peace to his soul and to give strength to his family, friends, relatives. This is a great loss not only for Maharashtra but for the entire country. We offer our condolences to all those who lost their lives in the accident, including the pilot, co-pilot, and his colleagues..."
Jan 28, 2026, 6:10 PM IST

Ajit Pawar Death News

On Ajit Pawar's death, Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai says, "Ajit Pawar ji has tragically passed away in a plane crash. This is very sad news. He had been the Deputy Chief Minister 5-6 times, and his death is an irreparable loss for the country and especially for Maharashtra. We offer our condolences. May God grant peace to his soul, give him a place at his feet, and give strength to his grieving family to bear this profound sorrow..."
Jan 28, 2026, 5:52 PM IST

Ajit Pawar Death News

Meera Pathak, grandmother of Pilot Shambhavi Pathak, who was the pilot of the ill-fated charter plane, says, "I got to know about the incident around 11 AM... I met her on 12th October. She stayed with us until she was in Class 4-5. After that, she went to Delhi. Shambhavi's parents stay in Delhi. She has a younger brother..."
Jan 28, 2026, 5:17 PM IST
Karnataka

Ajit Pawar Death News

On Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar’s Demise, State Cabinet Minister, Dinesh Gundu Rao says, "... It is tragic and very unfortunate for a person to lose their life in a plane crash. We have seen similar incidents of political leaders passing away in air crashes, such as Madhav Rao Scindia, Balayogi, and Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy. Today, the death of a very prominent leader and Deputy CM of Maharashtra, Ajit Pawar, is unfortunate...."
Jan 28, 2026, 5:10 PM IST
Maharashtra

Ajit Pawar Death News

Forensic team carries out investigation at the spot where the charter plane of Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar crashed in Baramati this morning. All five people onboard the aircraft died in the accident.
Jan 28, 2026, 4:51 PM IST

Ajit Pawar Death

PM Modi at the NCC rally at Cariappa Ground said, “Today is a day of great sorrow for all of us. Early this morning, an aircraft accident occurred in Maharashtra, claiming the life of Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister, Ajit Pawar, along with some of his companions. Ajit Pawar made significant contributions to the development of Maharashtra and the nation. He always stepped forward, especially to improve life in rural areas. I offer my condolences to his family. To the families of the others who lost their lives in this accident, we stand with you in this moment of grief.”
Jan 28, 2026, 4:36 PM IST
Maharashtra

Ajit Pawar Death News

Maharashtra Governor Acharya Devvrat, CM Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy CM Eknath Shinde arrive at Vidya Pratishthan to pay their last respects to Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, who died in a crash landing of a charter plane in Baramati this morning.
Jan 28, 2026, 4:25 PM IST
Maharashtra

Ajit Pawar Death

Several cricketers including Sachin Tendulkar, Ajinkya Rahane, Yusuf Pathan, Mohammad Azharuddin expressed condolences on Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar's death.
Jan 28, 2026, 4:03 PM IST
Maharashtra

On the demise of Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta says, "The news of Ajit Pawar's demise is extremely heartbreaking. By staying in the alliance, he paved the way for the development of Maharashtra. May God grant the departed soul a place at his feet. I express my condolences to his family."
Jan 28, 2026, 3:52 PM IST
Maharashtra

Ajit Pawar Death News

A 3-day state mourning has been announced in Maharashtra on the demise of Deputy CM Ajit Pawar. Maharashtra CM Fadnavis said, "He was a leader connected to the ground. The passing of Ajit Dada Pawar is deeply saddening. There is grief in his family and among all of us." "Losing such a public leader is a huge loss... We worked together on many initiatives... We had hoped Ajit Pawar would serve for many more years... His departure at this has left us speechless," Fadnavis added.
Jan 28, 2026, 3:46 PM IST
Maharashtra

Ajit Pawar Death News

Maharashtra Governor Acharya Devvrat, CM Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy CM Eknath Shinde arrive at Baramati airport
Jan 28, 2026, 3:28 PM IST

Ajit Pawar Death News

Mortal remains of Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar being taken to Vidya Pratishthan ground for the public to pay their last respects to him
Jan 28, 2026, 3:16 PM IST

Ajit Pawar Death News

Late Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar's last rites will be performed tomorrow, January 29, at 11am at Baramati's Vidyapratishthan. He will get a state honour. It has been learned that several state and national leaders are likely to attend the last rites.
Jan 28, 2026, 3:12 PM IST

Ajit Pawar Death

PM Narendra Modi spoke to NCP-SCP chief Sharad Pawar on the demise of Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar and expressed his condolences.
Jan 28, 2026, 3:08 PM IST

BJP MP Ashok Chavan, reacting to West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee’s allegation over the demise of Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar in a plane crash, said, “I do not think it is appropriate to make any political comment on this matter until an investigation is conducted and the facts come out."
Jan 28, 2026, 2:59 PM IST

NCP-SCP chief Sharad Pawar and his wife Pratibha Pawar arrived in Baramati earlier today following the demise of Deputy CM Ajit Pawar in a crash landing earlier today.
Jan 28, 2026, 2:51 PM IST

NCP-SCP MP Supriya Sule and Deputy CM Ajit Pawar's wife - Rajya Sabha MP Sunetra Pawar break down as they meet members of the Pawar family in Baramati.
Jan 28, 2026, 2:45 PM IST

Charter plane crash landing in Baramati (Maharashtra):

Vijay Kumar Singh, director and key owner of VSR Ventures Private Limited (operating as VSR Aviation), which operated the ill-fated plane, says, "...It was the pilot's decision. He made an approach from runway 29, and then he carried out a missed approach, after which he again tried to make an attempt from runway 11. I also have no contact with the pilots; they are not there. It is a very unfortunate decision. We are very sad about it. We are trying to first be with the families who have lost their next of kin. It is a very unfortunate incident. Primarily, it appears that the pilot could not see the runway...He was a very experienced pilot, more than 16,000 hours of experience. The co-pilot also had 1500 hours of experience. The Captain was very experienced. He was with Sahara, JetLite, Jet Airways and he was very experienced on this type of aeroplane also...The aircraft was very well-maintained. There was absolutely no problem in the aircraf, there was no technical failure in the aircraft as far as we know...My deepest condolences. Captain Sumit Kapoor was a very good friend of mine. He was a brother to me....
Jan 28, 2026, 2:14 PM IST

Pilot Shambhavi Pathak among the five killed in Baramati plane crash that claimed the life of Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar She was serving as First Officer with VSR Ventures since 2022 and was flying the Learjet 45 along with Captain Sumit Kapur
Jan 28, 2026, 2:04 PM IST

Mumbai Police constable Vidip Jadhav of the 2009 batch died in a plane crash
Jan 28, 2026, 2:03 PM IST

Ajit Pawar’s Body Identified Through Wristwatch After Fog-Hit Learjet Crashed
Jan 28, 2026, 2:02 PM IST

Charter plane crash landing in Baramati:

Shiv Kumar Mali, father of Pinki Mali who was a member of the crew on the ill-fated charter plane, says, "I spoke to her for the last time yesterday. She told me that she will head to Baramati with Ajit Dada. She also told me that from there, she will head to Nanded and speak to me once she checks into a hotel..."
Jan 28, 2026, 1:55 PM IST

Maharashtra's politics has lost an outstanding leader: Raj Thackeray

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.
Jan 28, 2026, 1:49 PM IST

Eyewitness Recounts Horrifying Moments After Crash

A local resident living near the airstrip described the terrifying scene moments after the aircraft went down. “We live close to the airstrip behind our house. We saw the plane approach but it did not land the first time and went ahead. After some time, it turned back and began landing again. Just before reaching the runway, it crash-landed,” the resident said. The eyewitness added that they immediately alerted people living nearby, following which the police and emergency teams rushed to the spot. “They tried to control the fire, and after around 15 minutes, the flames were put out. When we went closer, we saw a body lying there. It was badly burned and swollen, and we could not recognise it at first,” the resident said. According to the eyewitness, the identity was later confirmed using an item found on the body. “Later, it was identified as Dada (Ajit Pawar). The police asked us for water, which we gave. They also needed something to cover the body, so we brought a new blanket from our house,” the resident added.
Jan 28, 2026, 1:45 PM IST

Lok Sabha pays tribute to Ajit Pawar

Lok Sabha pays obituary to Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, who was a former MP. He died in a crash landing in Baramati this morning.
Jan 28, 2026, 1:18 PM IST

Mamata Banerjee expressed condolences

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed condolences and demanded a Supreme Court–supervised investigation into the death of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP leader Ajit Pawar. She said, “There is no safety or security for the people of this country, not even for political leaders. I do not know what the stand of opposition parties is, but a few days ago I came across reports on social media claiming that someone from another party had said Ajit Pawar was willing to leave the BJP. And now, what has happened today? I need a proper investigation under the supervision of the Supreme Court. We trust only the Supreme Court and no other agency, as all agencies have been completely compromised. This is a great loss for the country.”
Jan 28, 2026, 12:40 PM IST

Maharashtra CM Fadnavis On Ajit Pawar:

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis says, "Maharahstra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar has lost his life in a plane accident. There is an atmosphere of sadness in the state. Losing a leader like him is an unprecedented loss. In personal life, he was a good friend. We faced many challenges together. At a time when he was contributing to Maharashtra's development, his untimely demise is a loss. We stand with his family. I, along with Eknath Shinde ji, will go to Baramati today. I have informed the PM and HM about the incident, and they have expressed sadness over it."
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