Mumbai, Jan 28 (IANS) Pinky Mali, a flight attendant from Worli in Mumbai, lost her life in the plane crash at Baramati in which Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar was also on board. Her grieving father, Shivkumar Mali, on Wednesday said that his only wish was to receive his daughter’s body so that he could perform her last rites. Speaking to IANS, Shivkumar Mali said that he last spoke to his daughter a day before the tragic incident.“Yesterday, she called me and said, ‘Papa, I …
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New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has taken over the probe into the Baramati plane crash, and a team has departed from Delhi for Pune to investigate the deadly accident, in which Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and four others lost their lives. The team will head to Baramati after landing in Pune to initiate the investigation into the tragic crash.Five people, including Deputy CM Pawar, died in the Baramati plane crash on Wednesday morning, a…
New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan on Wednesday expressed distress over the passing of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and others who were onboard the plane that crashed near Baramati Airport earlier in the day.Taking to X, the Vice President said, “The tragic demise of Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister, Shri Ajit Pawar, along with his co-passengers and crew in a plane crash in Baramati, Maharashtra, is deeply shocking and saddening.”Calling the untimely de…
Mumbai, Jan 28 (IANS) Actor Riteish Deshmukh has been left heartbroken following the sudden and tragic demise of Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar.Riteish, who is the son of the 14th Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Vilasrao Deshmukh, penned a heartfelt tribute to Ajit Pawar, whom he considers “One of Maharashtra’s most dynamic leaders”.He further lauded the late politician for his commitment towards work, his wit, and the ability to speak his mind.Taking to his X (Earlier known as Twitter), Rite…
New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) Congress MPs Shashi Tharoor and Priyanka Gandhi on Wednesday condoled the passing away of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who died earlier in the day in a plane crash near Baramati Airport in Maharashtra. Arriving at the Parliament for the Budget Session, the leaders said that it is a “sad” and “tragic”.Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, speaking to the reporters, said, “I know, it’s a very sad thing. I don’t know what to say. It’s a very tragic thing.”Priyanka Ga…
Thane, Jan 28 (IANS) Following the tragic demise of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in a plane crash on Wednesday morning, Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde offered his heartfelt condolences and said he prayed to God to give strength to the family to bear this irreparable loss. Speaking to reporters, Eknath Shinde said, “I offer my heartfelt condolences and pray to God to give Ajit Pawar’s family the strength to overcome this grief. I earnestly pray to God for the same during …
Mumbai, Jan 28 (IANS) The Maharashtra Police on Wednesday said that the Baramati plane crash, in which Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar lost his life, is being carefully investigated to determine the cause of the accident. “The wreckage’s location and condition at the crash site will be thoroughly examined and photographed to determine the speed and angle of the aircraft’s impact,” police officials said.They further mentioned that a black box will be examined to determine the technical condition…
Mumbai, Jan 28 (IANS) Bollywood star Ajay Devgn has mourned the tragic demise of Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar and said that he is “shocked and saddened”. Ajay took to X, formerly called Twitter, where he wrote: “Shocked and saddened by the tragic passing of Hon. Deputy CM Ajit Pawar ji. My heartfelt condolences to his family, loved ones and all those affected by this immense loss. Om Shanti.”Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP chief Ajit Pawar and five others died in a plane cr…
Baramati, Jan 28 (IANS) Family members and supporters of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP chief Ajit Pawar have started arriving at the Baramati Medical College and Hospital following the tragic plane crash earlier in the day. Ajit Pawar and four others died in a plane crash near Baramati on Wednesday. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) confirmed the deaths.The plane crashed while landing near Baramati. Visuals from the spot show fire and smoke, mangled remains of the plan…
New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah held a telephonic conversation with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday following the plane crash in Baramati involving Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar.PM Modi and HM Shah were briefed about the accident and the latest updates on the situation, according to the Maharashtra government officials.Deputy Chief Minister and NCP chief Ajit Pawar and five others died in a plane crash near Baramati o…