Calling for restraint amid speculation, Sharad Pawar said the plane crash involving Ajit Pawar should be seen as an accident and not a conspiracy. Earlier today a mid-sized business jet, carrying Ajit Pawar crashed in Baramati.
Ajit Pawar Plane Crash UPDATES: First Video Shows Ajit Pawar’s Plane Crashing While Landing
Ajit Pawar plane crash live: A plane carrying Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar crashed en route from Baramati to Mumbai.
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Ajit Pawar Plane Crash LIVE UPDATE: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minsiter Ajit Pawar was killed in a tragic air crash on Wednesday near his family bastion Baramati in Pune district. The...More
Ajit Pawar Plane Crash LIVE UPDATE: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minsiter Ajit Pawar was killed in a tragic air crash on Wednesday near his family bastion Baramati in Pune district. The incident took place as the plane attempted land near Baramati, triggering a major emergency response in the area. Flight-tracking data showed the aircraft had taken off from Mumbai at 8.10 am and vanished from radar around 8.45 am. The crash occurred shortly afterwards, at about 8.50 am, with all five people on board losing their lives, a police official said.Crash During Campaign TravelPawar, 66, was travelling from Mumbai to Baramati to address public meetings as part of the campaign for the February 5 zilla parishad elections. Officials said the aircraft went down while attempting to land, moments after the pilot flagged poor visibility near the runway.Superintendent of Police Sandip Singh Gill said the crash was followed by a fire. “There was a blaze after the aircraft went down. Those on board were immediately taken to hospital,” he said, adding that all five occupants were later declared dead.Poor Visibility, Fire After Landing AttemptAccording to a PTI report, the pilot had alerted authorities about low visibility conditions before making the landing attempt. The aircraft, identified as a Learjet 45 (LJ45), a mid-size business jet manufactured by Bombardier Aerospace’s Learjet division, reportedly overshot the runway at Baramati airport and burst into flames.Pawar is survived by his wife Sunetra, a member of the Rajya Sabha, and their two sons, Parth and Jay. His death marks a major shock to Maharashtra’s political landscape.Pawar’s Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) had recently contested the municipal corporation elections in Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad in alliance with the NCP (SP) led by his uncle, Sharad Pawar.
Amit Shah To Attend Ajit Pawar’s State Funeral In Baramati On Thursday
Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to visit Baramati in Maharashtra on Thursday to attend the last rites of the state’s Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who died in a plane crash earlier on Wednesday.
Ajit Pawar’s last rites will be conducted with full state honours at 11 am on Thursday. Amit Shah’s presence is being seen as a mark of respect for the departed leader and a gesture of solidarity with the grieving family.
Several senior leaders cutting across party lines are also expected to arrive in Baramati to pay their final respects.
“After Dropping Ajit Pawar, I’ll Call”: Cabin Crew’s Last Words To Father
Two young women were among the five people killed when a chartered Learjet 45 carrying Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar crashed near Baramati on Wednesday morning. The victims included 29-year-old cabin crew member Pinky Mali and pilot-in-command Captain Shambhavi Pathak.
“Papa, I am flying to Baramati tomorrow (Wednesday) with DCM Ajit Pawar. After dropping him, I will go to Nanded and will speak to you once I reach the hotel…,” Shivkumar Mali said, recalling Pinky's words.
This call never came as all five people on board were killed in the plane crash.
'I told Dy CM I will meet him only when he becomes CM': Ex-Union Minister Patil
The former Union Minister Suryakanta Patil on Wednesday said that she had once told Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar that she will come to visit him once he becomes CM, but sadly that occasion will never come now.
Earlier today deputy Chief Minister and NCP leader Ajit Pawar was killed in a plane crash in Baramati.
Mortal Remains Of Dy CM Brought To Vidya Pratishthan; Scores Gather To Pay Last Respect
The mortal remains of Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar were brought to Vidya Pratishthan, where several people gathered to pay their last respects.
Uddhav Thackeray Leaves For Baramati, To Meet The Pawar Family
Following the death of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, people across the state are in mourning. Meanwhile, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray has left for Baramati, where he will meet members of the Pawar family.
First Video Shows Ajit Pawar’s Plane Crashing While Landing
The first video of Ajit Pawar’s plane crash during landing has surfaced, with CCTV footage from Baramati’s Gojubavi Gram Panchayat capturing the aircraft going down moments before impact.
The visuals show the charter plane descending towards Runway before flames are seen near the threshold.
NCP Chief's State Funeral On Thursday; PM Modi, Amit Shah Likely To Attend
The state funeral for the NCP chief is scheduled for Thursday, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah expected to attend.
Old Post By Ajit Pawar Praising Women Resurfaces Online
An old social media post by Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar praising women pilots has resurfaced online following his death in a tragic plane crash near Baramati. The tweet, shared earlier with the hashtag #NCPWomenPower, has triggered an emotional response across platforms as users reflect on its timing. Pawar had written that whenever a helicopter or aircraft lands smoothly, it is because the pilot is a woman, a remark now being widely shared amid nationwide mourning.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis And Eknath Shinde Reach Baramati
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who travelled to Baramati to offer his condolences, described the development as “heart-wrenching”, calling the loss “deeply personal and irreparable”. According to the transcript, several senior leaders, including the Maharashtra Governor and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, also arrived at the hospital where the mortal remains are being kept.
NCP Workers Mourn Pawar's Death At Party Office
An NCP worker was seen mourning the death of party leader and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, at the party office in Mumbai, on Wednesday. Pawar and four others were killed after the aircraft which was carrying them crashed near Baramati on Wednesday.
MNS Chief Raj Thackeray Left For Baramati
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray left for Baramati on Wednesday amid ongoing developments related to the plane crash, carrying NCP Leader and Deputy CM Ajit Pawar.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis Visits Pawar's Family
On Wednesday, Deputy CM and NCP leader Ajit Pawar was killed in a plane crash after which Governor Acharya Devvrat, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde met Sunetra Pawar, the wife of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, in Baramati on Wednesday.
3-Day Mourning Announced In Maharashtra
Deputy Chief Minister and NCP leader Ajit Pawar 66, was killed on Wednesday after the aircraft carrying him crashed while attempting to land at Baramati airport in Pune district. The aircraft which was a Learjet 45, flying from Mumbai to his hometown, burst into flames seconds after crash-landing near the threshold of the runway. As a result, all five people o board were killed.
The state of Maharashtra has announced a three-day mourning period starting from January 28 to January 30. Consequentially, the national flag will fly at half mast and there will also be no official entertainment.
NCP_SCP MP Supriya Sule Breaks Down While Meeting Pawar Family
NCP-SCP MP Supriya Sule broke down on Wednesday as she met members of the Pawar family following the tragedy. Rajya Sabha MP Sunetra Pawar was also seen in tears during the emotional meeting. Sule later posted a WhatsApp status that read simply, “Devastated,” reflecting the depth of the shock and grief.
Meanwhile, senior leaders and supporters have started arriving in Baramati as the Pawar family struggles to come to terms with the sudden loss.
Ajit Pawar Plane Crash LIVE UPDATES: Maharashtra Dy CM's Finals Rites To Be Held Tomorrow In Baramati
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar's final rites will be held tomorrow, January 29 at 11 am in Baramati.
Ajit Pawar Plane Crash LIVE UPDATES: Ajit Pawar Last Rites Likely To Be Performed Today
The last rites of Ajit Pawar are likely to be performed today, according to an input by ABP News reporter Vaibhav Parab.
Ajit Pawar News Live: Runway Was Not Clearly Visible To Pilots, Says VSR Ventures; Denies Grounding Fleet
VSR Ventures, which operates the Learjet 45 (LJ45) aircraft that crashed in Baramati on Wednesday morning, said that the runway was not clearly visible to the pilots as the probable cause behind the tragedy.
The company rejected any technical glitch in the aircraft and said it wouldn't ground the other seven aircraft operating in its fleet.
Addressing the 2023 crash at Mumbai airport involving one of its planes, VCR Ventures blamed rainfall for the accident.
The company further said that the pilot flying the Wednesday aircraft had around 16,000 hours of flight time, while the co-pilot had 1,500 hours of flight time.
Ajit Pawar Plane Crash LIVE UPDATES: Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau Leaves For Baramati
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has left for Baramati from Delhi to probe the crash landing.
Ajit Pawar Death News: Lok Sabha Pays Obituary To Former MP
Lok Sabha paid obituary to Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar on the first day of the Budget Session. Pawar has been a Member of the Parliament from the Baramati Lok Sabha constituency in Pune district.
Ajit Pawar Death News: Maharashtra Govt Announces 3 Days Of State Mourning
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said that his government has announced three days of mourning in tribute to Deputy Chief Minsiter Ajit Pawar.
Ajit Pawar Plane Crash LIVE UPDATES: Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis To Visit Baramati
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said he lost a good friend with the passing away of his Deputy, Ajit Pawar. "There is an atmosphere of sadness in the state. Losing a leader like him is an unprecedented loss. In personal life, he was a good friend. We faced many challenges together. At a time when he was contributing to Maharashtra's development, his untimely demise is a loss. We stand with his family. I, along with Eknath Shinde ji, will go to Baramati today. I have informed the PM and HM about the incident, and they have expressed sadness over it," he said.
Baramati Plane Crash Live: Bollywood Celebrities Pay Tribute To Ajit Pawar
Bollywood celebrities, including actors Riteish Deshmukh and Anupam Kher, paid tribute to Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who lost his life in a fatal plane crash near Baramati.
Deshmukh shared an old photo of Ajit Pawar with his late father Vilasrao Deshmukh and remembered him as one of the dynamic leaders of the state.
"Deeply shocked and terribly heartbroken to learn that we have lost Ajit Dada in a tragic accident. One of Maharashtra’s most dynamic leaders, he had zero tolerance for non-performance and constantly pushed and inspired those around him to excel. He never minced his words, his wit was unmatched, and he was deeply loved across the state," Deshmukh said in a post.
Veteran actor Anupam Kher recalled his meeting with Pawar. "Whenever I met him he was very gentle and kind! My thoughts are with his family," Kher said in a social media post.
Ajit Pawar Plane Crash LIVE UPDATES: Huge Crowd Gathers Outside Baramati Hospital
A huge crowd of Ajit Pawar's admirers and well-wishers has gathered outside Baramati hospital, where the mortal remains of the Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister have been kept following a fatal plane crash.
Ajit Pawar Death News: Baramati Bandh Announced, Sharad Pawar Leaves For Parliamentary Constituency
In view of the demise of Ajit Pawar, a bandh has been announced in Baramati, the Pawar family bastion. Pawar's uncle, Sharad Pawar, has also left for the parliamentary constituency.
Ajit Pawar Plane Crash LIVE UPDATES: Kerala Assembly Observes Moment Of Silence
Kerala Legislative Assembly observed a moment of silence in tribute to Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar who passed away in a plane crash near Baramati on Wednesday.
Baramati Aircraft Crash LIVE UPDATES: Maharashtra Police Vows Comprehensive Investigation
Maharashtra police have said that a comprehensive investigation will be conducted into the plane crash that led to the demise of Ajit Pawar and five others on board.
Investigators will closely examine and photograph the debris at the crash site to assess the aircraft’s speed and angle of impact. The black box will be analysed to check the aircraft’s technical condition and airworthiness at the time of the flight, the police said.
Ajit Pawar Plane Crash LIVE UPDATES: 'Dark Day' For Maharashtra, Says Dy CM Shinde; Vows Action
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde described the day as a “dark day” for the state, expressing deep grief over the death of his ally Ajit Pawar in a plane crash. Shinde said the loss was deeply painful not just for him personally but for the entire state.
Recalling his association with Ajit Pawar, Shinde said Pawar was a man of integrity who spoke plainly and honestly. He added that Pawar’s demise has caused an irreparable loss to Maharashtra.
Shinde said Ajit Pawar was known for his straightforward nature and clarity in communication. “He was a very good human being. Whatever he said, he said it clearly and without hesitation,” Shinde noted.
The Deputy Chief Minister also highlighted Pawar’s strong work ethic, saying they had worked together on several assignments. “He gave great importance to time and discipline. This is a very big loss for us and for the state,” Shinde said, mourning the passing of a leader he described as dedicated and principled.
Maharashtra Deputy CM Plane Crash LIVE: Untimely Loss Of Leader With Promising Political Career, Says Kharge
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge expressed grief over the passing away of Ajit Pawar as an untimely loss of a leader with a promising political career.
Taking to X, Kharge said: "The news of the tragic demise of Shri Ajit Pawar, in a plane crash, is 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."
Ajit Pawar Plane Crash LIVE UPDATES: Supriya Sule 'Devastated' In WhatsApp Status
Baramati MP Supriya Sule, who is also the cousin of Ajit Pawar, posted 'devastated' on her WhatsApp Status following the news of the demise of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister.
Ajit Pawar Plane Crash LIVE UPDATES: 'Untimely Demise,' President Murmu Expresses Grief
President Droupadi Mumru paid tribute to Ajit Pawar, calling his death an "untimely demise" and remembered him for his special contribution to the development of Maharashtra.
"The news of the death of several people, including Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister Shri Ajit Pawar, in a plane crash in Baramati, Maharashtra, is extremely tragic. The untimely demise of Ajit Pawar ji is an irreparable loss. He will always be remembered for his special contribution to the development of Maharashtra, especially in the cooperative sector," said the President in a post on X.
"I express my deep condolences to his family, supporters, and admirers. May God grant strength to the families of all others who lost their lives in this accident to bear this blow," she added.
Ajit Pawar Plane Crash LIVE UPDATES: PM Modi Remembers NCP Chief As Leader With 'Strong Grassroot Connect'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi remembered Ajit Pawar as a leader with "strong grassroots connect".
"Shri Ajit Pawar Ji was a leader of the people, having a strong grassroots level connect..His untimely demise is very shocking and saddening. Condolences to his family and countless admirers. Om Shanti," said PM Modi in a post on X.
Ajit Pawar Death Baramati LIVE: Former Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh Breaks Down
Former Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh broke down in front of the camera on the news of the passing away of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar.
"Deputy Chief Minister Ajitdada Pawar passed away tragically in an airplane accident that occurred this morning. The news of his untimely demise is extremely heartbreaking. Hearing such news first thing in the morning is utterly shocking," Deshmukh earlier said in a post on X.
"With his departure, we have lost a people-oriented and decisive leadership. He was a true public servant who tirelessly worked for the people's issues starting from 5 a.m. The contribution he made to the formation of the state will forever be remembered by Maharashtra," he added.
Ajit Pawar News Live: All Government Programmes Cancelled In Maharashtra
The Maharashtra government has cancelled all the state programmes following the demise of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar.
Ajit Pawar Death News LIVE: Rajnath Singh Pays Tribute To Maharashtra Dy CM
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh paid tribute to Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, remembering his decades of public life.
In a post on X, Singh said, "Deeply shocked and pained to learn about the untimely demise of Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister, Shri Ajit Pawar. Throughout his long public life, he remained committed to the development and prosperity of Maharashtra. He was known for his compassion for the people and his unwavering dedication to public service."
"I extend my heartfelt condolences to his family, well-wishers, and admirers," he added.
Ajit Pawar Death LIVE UPDATES: Congress MP Imran Masood Remembers 'Energetic Leader'
Congress MP Imran Masood remembered Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar as "energtic leader". " The passing away of such an energetic leader suddenly is very saddening. Our sympathies lie with this family," Masood said.
Ajit Pawar Plane Crash LIVE UPDATES: Uddhav Sena MP Priyanka Chaturvedi Expresses Grief
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi expressed grief on the passing away of Maharashtra Deputy CM and political rival Ajit Pawar. She expressed condolences to Pawar's family including Sunetra Pawar, Parth Pawar, and Supriya Sule.
Ajit Pawar Death Baramati LIVE: Supriya Sule, Sunetra Pawar Leave From Delhi For Pune
Baramati MP and Ajit Pawar's cousin, Supriya Sule, wife Sunetra Pawar, and son Parth Pawar have left for Pune from Delhi from where they will reach Baramati.
Baramati Aircraft Crash LIVE: PM Modi Dials CM Devendra Fadnavis, Amit Shah Takes Stock
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis and took stock of the situation. Union Home Minister Amit Shah also took cognisnace of the matter.
Ajit Pawar Plane Crash LIVE: 3 Dead Bodies Pulled Out From Crash Site
Three dead bodies have been pulled so far from the crash site, according to police officials. Two dead bodies are yet to be taken out.
Ajit Pawar Death Baramati LIVE UPDATES: 2 Security Personnel, 2 Crew Members Dead Along With Maharashtra Dy CM
Ajit Pawar, Deputy CM of Maharashtra, was onboard along with 2 more personnel (1 PSO and 1 attendant) and 2 crew (PIC+FO) members. As per initial information, no person on board has survived the crash: DGCA (Directorate General of Civil Aviation)
Ajit Pawar Plane Crash LIVE: Supriya Sule, Sunetra Pawar Head Back To Baramati
Baramati MP Supriya Sule and Ajit Pawar's wife Sunetra Pawar who are presently in Delhi will be heading back to Baramati.
Baramati Aircraft Crash: Ajit Pawar Was Onboard Learjet 45
Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar was on board a Learjet 45 aircraft manufactured by Canada-based Bombardier Aerospace.
Ajit Pawar plane crash: Ajit Pawar Passes Away At 66
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, on his way to Baramati from Mumbai has passed away in the plane crash.