Ajit Pawar's Funeral on Thursday; Modi, Shah Likely to Attend

Deeply pained by the passing away of Ajit Pawar ji, the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra in an unfortunate plane crash this morning.

A seasoned leader who devoted his life to public service and towards the welfare of people, his contributions to state’s development and… pic.twitter.com/fIlsf5xoPq

— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) January 28, 2026

श्री अजित पवार जी हे जनतेशी घट्ट नाते असलेले, तळागाळाशी मजबूत नाळ असलेले लोकनेते होते. महाराष्ट्रातील जनतेच्या सेवेत सदैव अग्रभागी राहणारे एक मेहनती व्यक्तिमत्त्व म्हणून त्यांना व्यापक आदर होता. प्रशासकीय बाबींची त्यांना सखोल जाण होती. गरीब आणि वंचितांच्या सक्षमीकरणासाठीची… pic.twitter.com/Rn1E8OXQRm

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 28, 2026

"Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri A. Revanth Reddy has expressed deep shock and profound grief over the tragic demise of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Shri Ajit Pawar in a plane crash.

The Chief Minister said Shri Ajit Pawar’s sudden passing is an irreparable loss to public… pic.twitter.com/IaqX2iBuen

— Deccan Chronicle (@DeccanChronicle) January 28, 2026

महाराष्ट्र के बारामती में एक विमान दुर्घटना में महाराष्ट्र के उप मुख्यमंत्री, श्री अजित पवार समेत कई लोगों की मृत्यु का समाचार अत्यंत दुखद है। अजित पवार जी का असामयिक निधन एक अपूरणीय क्षति है। उन्हें महाराष्ट्र के विकास में, विशेषकर सहकारी क्षेत्र में, विशेष योगदान के लिए सदैव…

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) January 28, 2026

Visuals from #Baramati Medical College after a #planecrash claimed the life of Deputy CM #AjitPawar and 4 others.
The Learjet 45 aircraft, operated by VSR, crashed during landing, with no survivors.#AjitPawarPlaneCrash #baramatiplanecrash #MaharashtraPlaneCrash pic.twitter.com/NQ7iefA7he

— Deccan Chronicle (@DeccanChronicle) January 28, 2026

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.

My heartfelt condolences to his family… pic.twitter.com/tOb4fH4hla

— DK Shivakumar (@DKShivakumar) January 28, 2026

आज एक दुःखद हादसे में महाराष्ट्र के उपमुख्यमंत्री और NDA के हमारे वरिष्ठ साथी अजीत पवार जी को खो देने की सूचना से मन अत्यंत व्यथित है।

अजीत पवार जी ने बीते साढ़े तीन दशकों में जिस प्रकार महाराष्ट्र के हर वर्ग के कल्याण के लिए खुद को समर्पित किया, उसे शब्दों में व्यक्त नहीं किया…

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) January 28, 2026

#AjitPawar Full list of passengers who were on board the crashed plane which killed Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar.#BreakingNews #news #Maharashtra #pawar pic.twitter.com/HG6KmTkRr2

— Manas Joshi (@ManasJoshi) January 28, 2026

"Shocked and deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Shri #AjitPawar ji in a plane crash this morning. I extend my heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and followers. Om Shanthi" posts #AndhraPradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu… pic.twitter.com/rSP1iWx5Ww

— Deccan Chronicle (@DeccanChronicle) January 28, 2026

Rescue team rush to plane crash scene in #Baramati near #Pune. #Maharashtra Deputy CM and senior NCP leader Ajit Pawar died in the mishap. The #DGCA has ordered a probe into the incident.#AjitPawarPlaneCrash #AjitPawar #MaharashtraPlaneCrash #baramatiplanecrash pic.twitter.com/6YuUPf3aNG

— Deccan Chronicle (@DeccanChronicle) January 28, 2026