Ajit Pawar Dead After Plane Crash-Lands in Baramati: Tragic End for Maharashtra Deputy CM

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Ajit Pawar Dead After Plane Crash-Lands in Baramati: Maharashtra Deputy CM Dies in Tragic Accident

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Baramati, January 28, 2026: In a shocking development that has sent ripples across the nation, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) supremo Ajit Pawar has died after his aircraft crash-landed in Baramati on Wednesday morning.

The tragic incident occurred around 8:45 AM when the small chartered aircraft carrying the veteran leader attempted an emergency landing at the Baramati airport. Preliminary reports from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and local police confirm that there were no survivors among the six individuals on board.

Details of the Baramati Plane Crash Incident

Ajit Pawar was traveling from Mumbai to his hometown and political bastion, Baramati, to address a series of public rallies ahead of the upcoming Zilla Parishad elections. The aircraft, a Learjet 45 (registered as VT-SSK), reportedly developed technical snags during its final approach to the runway.

Eyewitnesses at the crash site described a harrowing scene. “The plane appeared to lose balance just as it neared the runway, veering off into an open field before being engulfed in flames,” a local official stated. Emergency responders and fire tenders were rushed to the spot immediately, but the impact and subsequent fire left little room for a rescue.

Who Was on Board? (Casualty List)

According to the initial occurrence report, the flight was carrying six individuals. The victims identified so far include:

  • Ajit Pawar (66): Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra.

  • Personal Security Officer (PSO): One security personnel.

  • Attendant: One personal staff member.

  • Crew: Two pilots (Pilot-in-Command and First Officer).

Kiran Gujar, a close aide of Pawar, confirmed the news at the local hospital where the bodies were brought, stating, “It is a dark day for Maharashtra. All six people, including Ajit Pawar, were brought dead.”

Official Investigation and Reactions

The DGCA (Directorate General of Civil Aviation) has ordered a high-level probe into the crash. While technical failure is the suspected cause, investigators are looking into weather conditions and the maintenance records of the chartered Learjet 45 operated by VSR.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis have expressed their deepest condolences. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), PM Modi stated: “Deeply saddened by the passing of Shri Ajit Pawar Ji. He was a dedicated leader who contributed significantly to Maharashtra’s development. My thoughts are with his family and supporters.”

A Void in Maharashtra Politics

The death of Ajit Pawar, known as ‘Dada’ to his supporters, marks the end of an era in Maharashtra’s cooperative and state politics. As the nephew of Sharad Pawar and a key figure in the Mahayuti alliance, his influence over the Baramati region and the state’s infrastructure projects was unparalleled. Just a day prior, he was seen attending a high-level Cabinet Committee meeting on infrastructure in Mumbai.

Live Updates: What We Know So Far

  • Time of Accident: 8:45 AM, January 28, 2026.

  • Location: Near Baramati Airport, Pune District.

  • Aircraft Model: Learjet 45 (VT-SSK).

  • Current Status: Site cordoned off; bodies moved for post-mortem; DGCA probe underway.

Stay tuned for further live updates on this developing story.

References from “India News,” “Maharashtra Politics,”  “Breaking News.“

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