Ajit Pawar Dies in Plane Crash; Sharad Pawar Inquires, Modi-Shah to Attend Last Rites

• Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar died in a plane crash while campaigning for Zilla Parishad elections in Baramati.
• Sharad Pawar, upon landing in Baramati, immediately inquired about the details of Ajit Pawar's plane crash from his personal assistant.
• The plane crashed just short of the runway after two landing attempts, catching fire due to poor visibility.
• A three-day state mourning period has been declared from January 28-30, 2026, with state offices closed on January 28.
• Prime Minister Modi, Home Minister Shah, and other dignitaries will attend Ajit Pawar's state honors funeral on Thursday at Vidya Pratishthan, Baramati.

Why It Matters: Deputy CM Ajit Pawar died in a plane crash in Baramati; Sharad Pawar sought details, and state honors funeral with top leaders attending.