Maharasthra Deputy CM AJit Pawar Dies In Plane crash

MUMBAI: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar reportedly dies after his plane crashed on Wednesday morning while attempting to land at Baramati airport in Maharashtra.

Reports said, five others have reportedly killed in the crash.

Visuals from the crash site showed wreckage scattered across the area, with flames and thick smoke billowing from the aircraft.

Maharasthra Deputy CM #AjitPawar along with five others killed in a #planecrash this morning.
The plane carrying NCP leader Ajit Pawar crashed while attempting to land in Maharashtra's #Baramati.
A total of six persons were inside the plane. pic.twitter.com/t4GaivdT59
— FM Bharat (@FM_Bharat) January 28, 2026

Pawar was travelling in a private chartered plane, which had five other passengers on board.

The accident occurred as the aircraft was attempting to land at Baramati airport.

Pawar was en route to Baramati for a series of meetings related to the upcoming civic elections in Pune.

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