Baramati, Pune: In a shocking development, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar died in a horrific private plane crash on Wednesday morning (January 28, 2026) at the Baramati Airport in Pune district. Preliminary reports have confirmed that all six people on board, including Ajit Pawar, perished in the accident.

Incident Details:

* Time: The incident occurred this morning at approximately 8:45 AM.

* Location: Near the runway of Baramati Airport, Pune district.

* Cause: The aircraft, which was traveling from Mumbai to Baramati, reportedly lost control due to a technical snag while landing. The plane caught fire immediately upon impact and was completely gutted.

Casualties:

According to reports, there were a total of six people on board, including Ajit Pawar, two pilots, his Personal Security Officer (PSO), and a close aide. Tragically, there were no survivors.

Condolences from Political Leaders:

Maharashtra came to a standstill as news of Ajit Pawar’s demise spread. Top dignitaries, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, have expressed their deep condolences. Members of the Sharad Pawar family and thousands of supporters are rushing toward Baramati.

Ajit Pawar was traveling to Baramati to address public rallies in view of the upcoming Zilla Panchayat elections. The unexpected death of Ajit Pawar, popularly known as 'Dada' in Maharashtra politics, is a massive loss to the state.