Ajit Pawar Dies in Baramati Plane Crash; Last Facebook Post Revealed

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News18•28-01-2026, 12:49
Ajit Pawar Dies in Baramati Plane Crash; Last Facebook Post Revealed
- •Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar died in a chartered plane crash at Baramati Airport, Pune, killing all five on board.
- •The Learjet 45, registered VT-SSK, crashed and burst into flames during a landing attempt after departing from Mumbai.
- •Hours before his death, Pawar posted on Facebook, paying tribute to Lala Lajpat Rai, and on X, discussing a cabinet meeting.
- •Eyewitnesses described the plane circling unstably, hitting the ground forcefully, and exploding with multiple blasts.
- •PM Narendra Modi and other leaders expressed shock and condolences, highlighting Pawar's dedication to public service and grassroots connect.
Why It Matters: Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar died in a plane crash at Baramati, just hours after his final social media posts.
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