Archive · 31 Jan 2026
Ajit Pawar Dies in Plane Crash
Ajit Pawar, the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, died in a plane crash on January 28, 2026.
The plane was trying to land at Baramati Airport but crashed and caught fire.
Four other people, including the pilots, also died.
Many people attended his funeral, and his wife, Sunetra Pawar, is expected to become the new Deputy Chief Minister.
Some people on social media blamed the female co-pilot for the crash, which caused a lot of arguments online.
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar died in a plane crash at Baramati Airport on January 28, 2026.
The crash also claimed the lives of two pilots, a security officer, and a flight attendant.
Rakhi Sawant reacted to Pawar's death, calling it a 'conspiracy.'
Ajit Pawar was cremated with full state honors in Baramati, attended by prominent politicians and thousands of supporters.
Sunetra Pawar, Ajit Pawar's wife, is reportedly set to take oath as the new Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra.
- Who
- Ajit Pawar, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister, along with two pilots, a security officer, and a flight attendant
- What
- A plane crash that resulted in the deaths of all five people on board
- When
- January 28, 2026
- Where
- Baramati Airport, Pune district, Maharashtra
- Why
- The plane burst into flames during a second landing attempt due to poor visibility
- Date of Crash
- January 28
- Location of Crash
- Baramati Airport, Pune district
- Victims
- Ajit Pawar, Sumit Kapur, Sambhavi Pathak, Vidip Jadhav, Pinky Mali
- Funeral Location
- Vidya Pratishthan College ground, Baramati
- Sunetra Pawar's Role
- Reportedly set to become Maharashtra Deputy CM
- Legislature Party Meeting
- January 31 at Vidhan Bhavan, Mumbai
- Pilot-in-Command
- Sumit Kapur (15,000+ flight hours)
- Co-Pilot
- Sambhavi Pathak (1,500 flight hours)
Sources
'Yeh Ek Shadyantra Hai...': Rakhi Sawant REACTS To Ajit Pawar's Death In Plane Crash After Being Spotted In Mumbai- VIDEO
Baramati plane crash: Men on social media target woman co-pilot with sexist abuse
Ajit Pawar’s wife Sunetra to be Maharashtra Deputy CM, oath likely tomorrow: Report
Opposition Demands High-Level Probe Into Ajit Pawar Plane Crash
