Breaking News: Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar Dies in Plane Crash in Baramati

Maharashtra Breaking News | Ajit Pawar Plan Crash in Baramati | Bureau Report Akash Dhake | Khabar 24 Express

Baramati, Maharashtra — January 28, 2026: In a tragic aviation accident on Wednesday morning, Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister and senior Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ajit Pawar has died after the chartered aircraft he was travelling in crashed while attempting to land at Baramati Airport in Pune district.

The incident occurred as the Learjet 45XR business jet (registration VT-SSK), flying from Mumbai to Baramati, encountered difficulties while landing around 8:45 AM IST and veered off the runway, ultimately crashing and bursting into flames.

Fatal Plane Crash Claims Ajit Pawar’s Life

According to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), all six people on board were killed in the crash — including Ajit Pawar, two pilots, his personal security officer, and an attendant.

Visuals from the crash site show the aircraft severely damaged, with debris, fire and heavy smoke, underscoring the devastating nature of the accident. Emergency services rushed to the scene but were unable to save any passengers.

Who Was Ajit Pawar?

Ajit Pawar was a veteran politician in Maharashtra and a key figure in state politics. He served multiple terms as Deputy Chief Minister and was the leader of his faction of the Nationalist Congress Party. Pawar had a long legislative career and held important portfolios in the state government, making his sudden death a major loss for Maharashtra’s political leadership.

Pawar was travelling to Baramati to attend several public meetings ahead of the Zilla Parishad elections, according to initial reports.

Reactions and Political Impact

News of Ajit Pawar’s death has triggered an outpouring of grief across political circles. Leaders from various parties have expressed shock and offered condolences, describing the crash as a deeply saddening event for the state and its people.

Investigation Underway

Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the exact cause of the crash. Early speculation points to possible technical issues or landing complications, but official findings are still awaited.

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