Maharashtra Dy CM Ajit Pawar, five others killed in plane crash in Pune
Mumbai (PTI): Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and five other persons were killed after an aircraft carrying them crashed in Pune district on Wednesday morning, officials said.
The incident occurred when the plane carrying NCP leader Pawar (66) and others was landing in Pune's Baramati area, they said.
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CM Siddaramaiah, other leaders mourn Ajit Pawar's death in air crash
Bengaluru (PTI): Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy D K Shivakumar joined many others to condole the death of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in an air crash on Wednesday.
In their condolence message on X, they expressed grief over the tragedy.
"Deeply saddened by the tragic demise of Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri Ajit Pawar, in the aircraft crash. His passing is a profound loss to public life," Siddaramaiah said.
He also said, "may his soul rest in peace, and may his loved ones find the strength to endure this irreparable loss".
Shivakumar said, "Shocked and deeply saddened by the untimely passing of Maharashtra Deputy CM Shri Ajit Pawar in a tragic plane crash. His sudden demise is a great loss to public life and to Maharashtra politics, where he served with experience and resolve."
Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy too expressed his sorrow over the untimely demise of Pawar.
He said he is shocked to learn about his death. He prayed for his soul to rest in peace.
In his message BJP state president B Y Vijayendra said he is deeply saddened by the tragic passing of Pawar in the plane crash near Baramati.
"My heartfelt condolences to his family, well-wishers and supporters. I extend my condolences to the families of all others who lost their lives in this tragic incident. May the departed souls rest in peace. Om Shanti," he said.
The leader of opposition in the Karnataka Assembly R Ashoka too mourned Pawar's tragic death.
Shocked and deeply saddened by the untimely passing of Maharashtra Deputy CM Shri Ajit Pawar in a tragic plane crash. His sudden demise is a great loss to public life and to Maharashtra politics, where he served with experience and resolve.
— DK Shivakumar (@DKShivakumar) January 28, 2026
My heartfelt condolences to his family… pic.twitter.com/tOb4fH4hla
Deeply saddened by the tragic demise of Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra Shri Ajit Pawar in the aircraft crash. His passing is a profound loss to public life.
— Siddaramaiah (@siddaramaiah) January 28, 2026
My heartfelt condolences to his family, colleagues, and supporters. May his soul rest in peace, and may his loved… pic.twitter.com/6bmWKJFzD3
