Ajit Pawar Dies in Plane Crash; Viral 'Mala Rassa De' Clips Remember Dy CM's Food Love

• Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar passed away in a plane crash on Wednesday morning while traveling from Mumbai to Baramati.
• The plane encountered trouble during landing at Baramati, resulting in no survivors and five fatalities, as confirmed by the DGCA.
• Ajit Pawar was known for his love of spicy Maharashtrian cuisine, frequently seen enjoying misal pav, bhel puri, and chivda.
• Viral videos showed Pawar asking for extra 'rassa' (gravy) without onions or oil at popular misal spots like Ghadge Misal and Jogeshwari Misal.
• His food preferences, including rural Maharashtrian dishes like bajari bhakari with harbhara dal, reflected his Baramati roots and down-to-earth palate.

Why It Matters: Maharashtra Dy CM Ajit Pawar died in a plane crash, remembered for his love of Maharashtrian street food.