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LIVE Updates | Ajit Pawar Death News: Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar’s Funeral to be Held Tomorrow at 11 AM in Vidya Pratishthan Grounds
🕒 Updated: Jan 28, 2026 | 05:49 PM IST
Ajit Pawar Death News Live Updates: A charter aircraft carrying Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar crashed early Wednesday (Jan 28, 2026) morning while landing at Baramati airport in Oune district. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation confirmed that the aircraft, a Learjet 45, crash-landed around 8:45 IST, killing all on board.
The flight was arriving from Mumbai, where Pawar had attended a cabinet meeting. He was headed to Baramati for scheduled political engagements tied to the upcoming Zilla Parishad elections.
Ajit Pawar Baramati Plane Crash: Confirmed Casualties
According to preliminary reports, five people, including Ajit Pawar, his personal security officer, an attendant, and two crew members, lost their lives in the crash. Early information indicates no survivors. Visuals from the scene show wreckage near the runway, with emergency teams responding swiftly. Local authorities have cordoned off the area as investigations begin. Political leaders across parties expressed shock and grief. Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi said,
“This is very shocking, painful and heart-rending… Going away like this is very painful.” Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah reportedly contacted Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis shortly after the crash to inquire about the situation.
Ajit Pawar Learjet 45-VT-SSK Crash: DGCA Investigation Underway
The DGCA has launched a formal inquiry to determine the cause of the crash. Officials say the aircraft appeared to lose control while on final approach, but exact factors — weather, technical failure or pilot error — are yet to be confirmed.
The news has sent shockwaves through Maharashtra, especially in Baramati and Pune. Pawar was a senior leader and long-serving deputy CM with deep roots in state politics. Mourning and tributes are pouring in from residents and political circles.
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Ajit Pawar Death News Live Updates: Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar and others died after a charter plane crashed while landing at Baramati airport. Follow latest rescue updates, official reactions and investigation.
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17:48 (IST) 28 Jan 2026
LIVE | Ajit Pawar Death News: Neighbours recall the warm, friendly nature of security officer Jadhav, killed in Baramati crash
Ajit Pawar's Death News: Ajit Pawar death news updates: Grief and shock engulfed Vitawa locality in Thane’s Kalwa area after it emerged that Vidip Jadhav, a security officer with Ajit Pawar, was among the five victims who lost their lives in the Baramati plane crash.
A long-time resident of Vitawa, Jadhav is survived by his parents, a 14-year-old daughter and a nine-year-old son. His parents were at their native village when the tragedy occurred and rushed to Baramati after receiving the devastating news.
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17:21 (IST) 28 Jan 2026
LIVE | Ajit Pawar Death News: All shops of traders in Pune city to remain closed on Thursday
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17:00 (IST) 28 Jan 2026
LIVE | Ajit Pawar Death News: Fadnavis, Eknath Shinde arrive in Baramati; last rites tomorrow
Ajit Pawar's Death News: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy CM Eknath Shinde, along with several senior leaders, have reached Baramati. The final rites of Ajit Pawar are scheduled to be held in Baramati at 11:00 am on Wednesday.
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16:56 (IST) 28 Jan 2026
LIVE | Ajit Pawar Death News: At Baramati Airport Maharashtra ministers arrived
VIDEO | Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar’s demise: State Ministers Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil, Chandrashekhar Bawankule, Pankaja Munde, Girish Mahajan, and others arrived at Baramati Airport.
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16:36 (IST) 28 Jan 2026
LIVE | Ajit Pawar Death News: Sunetra Pawar breaks down as family grieves Ajit Pawar’s death
Ajit Pawar Death News: Ajit Pawar death news updates: Sunetra Pawar, the wife of NCP chief Ajit Pawar, was seen in tears while meeting relatives following the tragic death of the Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister. Ajit Pawar lost his life in a chartered plane crash that also claimed four other lives. NCP (SP) MP and Pawar’s cousin, Supriya Sule, was visibly emotional as family members came together to mourn the loss. Ajit Pawar is survived by his wife Sunetra Pawar and his two sons, Jay and Parth Pawar.
