LIVE: Maharashtra Dy CM Ajit Pawar Dies in Plane Crash While En Route to Campaign

Ajit Pawar LIVE: Fadnavis Announces Three-Day State Mourning for Deputy CM

Speaking to reporters, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said that he and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde are heading to Baramati, and that further action will be decided after consulting Ajit Pawar’s family.

He also announced a three-day state mourning over Ajit Pawar’s death. Today has been declared a holiday across the state to mourn the loss.

Ajit Pawar LIVE: Devendra Fadnavis Calls Ajit Pawar Plane Crash “Extremely Heartbreaking”

दादा गेले!
जमिनीशी घट्ट नाळ असलेले जननेते, माझे मित्र आणि सहकारी, उपमुख्यमंत्री अजितदादा पवार यांचा विमान अपघातात मृत्यू झाल्याची घटना मनाला अत्यंत व्यथित करणारी आहे. मनाला चटका लावणारी आहे. मन सुन्न झाले आहे. भावना व्यक्त करण्यासाठी माझ्याकडे शब्द नाहीत.
माझा दमदार आणि दिलदार… — Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) January 28, 2026

Ajit Pawar LIVE: Mamata Banerjee Expresses Grief Over Plane Crash

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Wednesday that she was shocked by the death of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in a plane crash in Pune district.

“Deeply shocked and stunned by the sudden demise of Ajit Pawar! The Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra and his co-passengers have died in a disastrous plane crash at Baramati this morning, and I feel a deep sense of loss. My condolences to his family, including his uncle Sharad Pawar ji, and to all of late Ajitji's friends and followers,” Banerjee said in a post on X.

Ajit Pawar LIVE: “Irreparable loss,” says President Murmu on Ajit Pawar’s demise

महाराष्ट्र के बारामती में एक विमान दुर्घटना में महाराष्ट्र के उप मुख्यमंत्री, श्री अजित पवार समेत कई लोगों की मृत्यु का समाचार अत्यंत दुखद है। अजित पवार जी का असामयिक निधन एक अपूरणीय क्षति है। उन्हें महाराष्ट्र के विकास में, विशेषकर सहकारी क्षेत्र में, विशेष योगदान के लिए सदैव… — President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) January 28, 2026

Ajit Pawar LIVE: Who Else Was on Board the Plane Apart From Ajit Pawar?

According to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), four other people were on board the aircraft apart from Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar.

Pilots Sumit Kapoor and Shambhavi Pathak were flying the Learjet 45 (VT-SSK), which crashed in Baramati.

Mumbai Police Special Security Officer (PSO) Head Constable and Pawar’s security staff member Vidhit Jadhav, along with flight attendant Pinky Mali, were also on board the aircraft.

Ajit Pawar LIVE: “Huge loss,” says Eknath Shinde on Ajit Pawar’s death

🏹 LIVE | 📍 ठाणे 🗓️ 28-01-2026 📹 पत्रकारांशी संवाद https://t.co/66Q0aDw3qT — Eknath Shinde - एकनाथ शिंदे (@mieknathshinde) January 28, 2026

Ajit Pawar LIVE: Congress Chief Kharge, Priyanka Gandhi React to Crash

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge said in a post on X that the incident was “deeply shocking and profoundly distressing”.

“It is an untimely loss of a leader who had a long and promising political career ahead. No words can adequately express the immense grief that the bereaved family must be enduring during this difficult hour. I extend my deepest condolences to the entire Pawar family, his supporters, and well-wishers. Having served the people of Maharashtra in various constitutional capacities, Shri Ajit Pawar shall be remembered as a seasoned politician who discharged his responsibilities towards the people with sincerity and astuteness,” Kharge said.

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra told news agency PTI, “This is very sad news. From our side, we extend our condolences and sympathies to the entire Pawar family and all their supporters. I have also spoken to Supriya ji and his wife.”

Ajit Pawar LIVE: Sharad Pawar Leaves for Baramati

NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar has left for Baramati from his residence following the death of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar.

Pawar’s wife, Sunetra Pawar, and his sister, Supriya Sule, are also heading to Baramati.

Ajit Pawar LIVE: PM Modi Calls Pawar a ‘Leader of the People’

Shri Ajit Pawar Ji was a leader of the people, having a strong grassroots level connect. He was widely respected as a hardworking personality at the forefront of serving the people of Maharashtra. His understanding of administrative matters and passion for empowering the poor and… pic.twitter.com/mdgwwGzw4R — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 28, 2026

Ajit Pawar LIVE: “His untimely demise is deeply heartbreaking,” says NCP (SP) leader Anil Deshmukh

राज्याचे उपमुख्यमंत्री अजितदादा पवार यांचे आज सकाळी झालेल्या विमान अपघातात दुःखद निधन झाले. त्यांच्या अकाली निधनाची बातमी अत्यंत दुःखदायक आहे. सकाळीच अशी बातमी कानावर पडणे अतिशय धक्कादायक आहे. मी त्यांना भावपूर्ण श्रद्धांजली अर्पण करतो. असा धडाडीचा आणि कामाचा आवाका असणारा नेता… pic.twitter.com/pQ92ZzmmMS — ANIL DESHMUKH (@AnilDeshmukhNCP) January 28, 2026

Ajit Pawar LIVE: Aircraft Was Attempting a Second Approach to Baramati Airport When It Crashed, Says FlightRadar

Indian media reporting the crash of a business jet this morning has claimed the life of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and 4 others. The aircraft was attempting a second approach to Baramati Airport when it crashed. https://t.co/0RKiD9sZVU pic.twitter.com/1kcoWgc3I1 — Flightradar24 (@flightradar24) January 28, 2026

Ajit Pawar LIVE: "Heartbreaking & Soul-Wrenching": Yogi Adityanath

महाराष्ट्र के बारामती में हुए दुर्भाग्यपूर्ण विमान हादसे में महाराष्ट्र के उप मुख्यमंत्री श्री अजित पवार जी एवं अन्य सदस्यों का निधन अत्यंत दुःखद एवं हृदय विदारक है। उन्हें विनम्र श्रद्धांजलि। मेरी संवेदनाएं शोक संतप्त परिजनों के साथ हैं। प्रभु श्री राम से प्रार्थना है कि… — Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) January 28, 2026

Ajit Pawar LIVE: "Accident Left My Heart Distressed": Amit Shah

आज एक दुःखद हादसे में महाराष्ट्र के उपमुख्यमंत्री और NDA के हमारे वरिष्ठ साथी अजीत पवार जी को खो देने की सूचना से मन अत्यंत व्यथित है। अजीत पवार जी ने बीते साढ़े तीन दशकों में जिस प्रकार महाराष्ट्र के हर वर्ग के कल्याण के लिए खुद को समर्पित किया, उसे शब्दों में व्यक्त नहीं किया… — Amit Shah (@AmitShah) January 28, 2026

Ajit Pawar Plane Crash: Visuals Emerge From the Site

 

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Ajit Pawar LIVE: Ajit Pawar’s Plane Split Into Pieces

Visuals from the crash site showed the aircraft broken into pieces, with mangled debris scattered across the area. Police, emergency services, and other officials were present at the spot, while residents were also seen gathering near the site. Thick smoke was seen billowing from the wreckage of the crashed plane.

Ajit Pawar LIVE: No Survivors in Plane Crash

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar was on board the aircraft along with two other personnel and two crew members. According to initial information from the DGCA, no one on board survived the crash.

Ajit Pawar Dies LIVE: Supriya Sule Leaves for Baramati

Supriya Sule, Sunetra Pawar, and Parth Pawar are set to leave for Baramati from Delhi following the plane crash news involving Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar’s aircraft and his reported death.