The anecdote, narrated humorously at a Gadchiroli event in July 2024, has resurfaced on social media following the deputy chief minister’s death.
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Moneycontrol28-01-2026, 20:09

Ajit Pawar's Mid-Air Scare Video Resurfaces After Tragic Plane Crash

  • An old video of Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar recounting a tense helicopter journey in bad weather has resurfaced.
  • Pawar had shared the experience in July 2024, describing flying 'blindly through clouds' with Devendra Fadnavis and Uday Samant.
  • He joked about being scared and silently chanting God's name during the flight, while Fadnavis remained calm.
  • The anecdote gained somber resonance following Pawar's death in a plane crash on Wednesday in Baramati.
  • Pawar, 66, and four others were killed when their aircraft crashed in Baramati, Pune district; an investigation is underway.

Why It Matters: Ajit Pawar's past mid-air scare anecdote resurfaces, highlighting a tragic contrast with his recent fatal plane crash.

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