President Droupadi Murmu expressed deep sorrow over the tragic passing of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Ajit Pawar. She conveyed her condolences on social media, highlighting Pawar’s significant contributions to Maharashtra’s development, especially in the cooperative sector. Murmu extended heartfelt sympathies to Pawar’s family, supporters, and all affected by the unfortunate accident.
Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and four others lost their lives in a plane crash near Baramati. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) confirmed the fatalities as the plane crashed during landing, causing fire and smoke at the site. The incident occurred shortly after the plane departed from Mumbai, with locals and emergency services rushing to aid the injured.
Ajit Pawar’s family, including his wife and son, were en route to Baramati when the tragic accident happened. Pawar was traveling for a public meeting amid ongoing elections. Security officials and rescue teams were promptly deployed to the crash site, with DGCA officials also present for investigations. The community responded swiftly to the crash, with more details awaited on the circumstances.
This unfortunate event follows previous aviation scares for Pawar, including a helicopter crash in 2024. Emergency landings due to adverse weather have also been reported in the region. The incident has raised concerns and garnered attention, with authorities and locals cooperating in response to the tragedy.
