Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar.
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Moneycontrol28-01-2026, 11:39

Ajit Pawar Dies in Baramati Plane Crash; NCP Mourns Leader's Untimely Demise

  • Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar died in a plane crash near Baramati while traveling from Mumbai.
  • Four others, including pilots and security personnel, also perished in the crash, confirmed by DGCA.
  • NCP workers and leaders expressed profound grief, with visuals showing emotional breakdowns at party offices.
  • Condolences poured in from across the political spectrum; PM Modi and Amit Shah inquired about the incident.
  • Pawar, who took control of NCP after a 2023 split, was scheduled to address election rallies in Baramati.

Why It Matters: Ajit Pawar, Maharashtra Deputy CM and NCP chief, died in a plane crash near Baramati, shocking the political landscape.

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