Ajit Pawar Dies in Tragic Plane Crash in Baramati
Maharashtra woke up to shocking news on January 28, 2026. Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar lost his life in a plane crash near Baramati, his home turf in Pune district. The accident claimed five lives in total and left the state in deep mourning. What Happened in the Plane Crash The chartered Learjet 45 took off from Mumbai early morning. Ajit Pawar was heading to Baramati to address public meetings ahead of upcoming Zilla Parishad elections. Around 8:45 AM, the plane tried to land at Baramati Airport but went off the runway. It burst into flames soon after. All five people on board died. They included Ajit Pawar, his security officer Vidip Jadhav, an attendant, and the two pilots. Eyewitnesses described loud explosions and intense fire that made rescue very difficult. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has started a full investigation to find out the exact cause. Tributes Pour In from Leaders Across India Prime Minister Narendra Modi called the news "very shocking and sa…
