
A tragic air accident shook Maharashtra politics on January 28, 2026. Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, a senior leader and influential figure in the state government, died when the chartered Learjet 45 aircraft he was travelling in crashed while attempting to land at Baramati airport in Pune district. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation confirmed that Pawar and five others on board, including crew members and aides, were killed as the plane lost control and burst into flames near the runway Officials and eyewitnesses described the aircraft falling short of the runway before impact, with emergency services arriving quickly at the scene. Leaders across the political spectrum, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and senior opposition figures, expressed shock and condolences, calling his death a huge loss for the state and the nation. Investigations by aviation authorities are underway to determine the exact cause of the crash. [Ajit Pawar, Plane Crash, Baramati, Maharashtra Politics, DGCA, Breaking News]
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