Tragic Loss in Maharashtra: Ajit Pawar's Untimely Demise

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and four others tragically died in a plane crash near Baramati. The crash has provoked heartfelt condolences from Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and opposition leaders Akhilesh Yadav and Mayawati. Pawar was en route to campaign for zilla parishad elections.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Lucknow | Updated: 28-01-2026 11:54 IST | Created: 28-01-2026 11:54 IST
Tragic Loss in Maharashtra: Ajit Pawar's Untimely Demise
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The political world was rocked by the untimely demise of Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who tragically lost his life in a plane crash near Baramati on Wednesday. The incident has drawn condolences from political figures across the nation.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed his sorrow through a post on social media platform X, offering a humble tribute to Pawar and extending heartfelt condolences to the affected families. Adityanath prayed for the departed souls to achieve eternal peace and wished strength for the grieving families.

The plane, carrying Pawar and four others, disappeared from radar shortly after departure from Mumbai and crashed while attempting an emergency landing. The group was headed to Baramati to address public meetings related to the upcoming February 5 zilla parishad elections.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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