Tragic Plane Crash Claims Life of Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar in Baramati: Shocking Details Emerge
Mumbai/Baramati, January 28, 2026 — In a devastating turn of events that has sent shockwaves across Maharashtra and the nation, Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, the prominent Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader, lost his life in a horrific plane crash early this morning. The incident occurred while the chartered aircraft was attempting to land at Baramati Airport in Pune district, Ajit Pawar’s home turf and political stronghold.
The Learjet 45 (registration VT-SSK), which took off from Mumbai around 7:45 AM IST, crashed near the threshold of Runway 11 at approximately 8:48 AM during its final approach. Eyewitnesses described a terrifying scene: the plane veered off the runway, burst into flames, and came to a halt in a tragic fireball. Rescue teams, including local police, fire services, and emergency medical personnel, rushed to the site amid thick smoke and debris.
According to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), the aircraft was carrying six people in total — Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, his personal security officer (PSO), an attendant, and the two crew members (pilot and co-pilot). Tragically, no one survived the crash. The DGCA has officially confirmed the fatalities, labeling it a “horror crash” with zero survivors.
A close aide of Ajit Pawar confirmed the heartbreaking news to media outlets shortly after the incident, while family members, including relatives from the powerful Pawar clan, were seen rushing to the site. Supriya Sule, Sunetra Pawar, and Parth Pawar reportedly departed from Delhi to reach Baramati amid the grief-stricken atmosphere.
Why Was He Traveling to Baramati?
Ajit Pawar (aged 66) was heading to his hometown for a packed political schedule. He was scheduled to address four public rallies as part of the ongoing campaign for the Zilla Parishad elections. Baramati has long been considered the Pawar family’s bastion, making the location symbolically significant — and the tragedy even more poignant.
The aircraft was a chartered private jet operated under VSR company, recently handed over to the Maharashtra Airport Development Company for management at Baramati.
Immediate Reactions Pour In
- Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis expressed profound sorrow and announced that a high-level inquiry would be ordered immediately.
- NCP leaders and allies in the Maharashtra government are in mourning, with many describing Ajit Pawar as a “tireless worker” and “architect of modern Maharashtra’s development.”
- Opposition parties, including Congress and Shiv Sena (UBT), have conveyed condolences while calling for a thorough investigation into possible mechanical failure, pilot error, or adverse weather conditions.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to issue a statement soon, as tributes continue to flood social media and political circles.
This sudden loss has plunged Maharashtra politics into uncertainty. Ajit Pawar, nephew of veteran leader Sharad Pawar, had carved his own path after splitting from the undivided NCP in 2023 to align with the BJP-led alliance. His death leaves a massive vacuum in the ruling Mahayuti coalition and the NCP (Ajit Pawar faction).
Authorities have launched a formal investigation, with aviation experts examining black box data, weather reports, and maintenance records. Initial reports rule out foul play, pointing toward a possible landing mishap.
The nation mourns the demise of one of Maharashtra’s most influential politicians. NRIGlobe will bring you live updates, reactions, and in-depth analysis as this unfolding tragedy continues to grip the country.
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