LIVE: Ajit Pawar's Death: Maharashtra Govt Declares 3-Day Mourning
According to the DGCA, five people, including the crew, on board the chartered plane flying from Mumbai to Baramati died after a crash-landing at 8.45 am
Pune: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and four 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 Pawar (66) and others landed near Baramati, they said.
According to Flight Radar, the flight took off from Mumbai at 8.10 am and it disappeared from radar around 8.45 am.
The government on Wednesday declared three days of state mourning across Maharashtra as a mark of respect to Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who died in a plane crash, officials said.
State mourning will be observed from January 28 to January 30, during which the national flag will be flown at half-mast on all buildings. There will be no official entertainment during the mourning period, it said.
The department further declared that all state government offices across Maharashtra will remain closed on Wednesday on account of the demise of the deputy chief minister.
A source told PTI that the aircraft pilot had mentioned about poor visibility near the runway, before the aircraft attempted the landing.
Live Updates
- 28 Jan 2026 12:40 PM IST
Peoples Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday said she was shocked and saddened by death of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in a plane crash."Deeply shocked and saddened by reports of a tragic private plane crash claiming the life of Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar along with others. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. May the departed souls rest in peace," Mehbooba said in an X post.
- 28 Jan 2026 12:05 PM IST
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde expressed grief at the demise of co-Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who died after the charter plane carrying him crashed in Baramati. He further said that an investigation into the crash will be conducted. "We will conduct a probe into this so that such incidents don't happen again in the future." Referring to the deceased NCP leader as "Ajit da", Shinde recalled that it is a matter of deep sadness and a "deep loss for Maharashtra."
- 28 Jan 2026 11:29 AM IST
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari condoled the death of Maharashtra Deputy CM and NCP Chief Ajit Pawar in a plane crash in Baramati.Speaking to the media, Gadkari, while paying tribute, termed Pawar's passing as "unfortunate"."Ajit Pawar's death is unfortunate. He was my close friend in politics, and we also had familial relations. His passing away is a huge loss. On behalf of the party, I pay my tributes to him," he said.
- 28 Jan 2026 11:27 AM IST
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma condoled the death of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in a plane crash, and said his contribution to the western state's development left a lasting imprint. "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 governance have left a lasting imprint," Sarma said in a post on X. - 28 Jan 2026 11:14 AM IST
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has expressed deep shock and profound grief over the tragic demise of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in a plane crash. The Chief Minister said Ajit Pawar’s sudden passing is an irreparable loss to public life and extended heartfelt condolences to his family, the Government of Maharashtra, and the people of the state. He prayed for strength to the bereaved family in this moment of immense sorrow.
