Veteran Indian politician Ajit Pawar dies in plane crash

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 3 min read 100% complete January 28, 2026 at 11:07 AM

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Ajit Pawar, the deputy chief minister of Maharashtra state in India, died in a plane crash near Baramati. The crash occurred when the plane, en route from Mumbai, crash-landed in a field at the airport. All five people on board, including two of Pawar's staff and two crew members, were killed. Pawar was traveling to his home region ahead of local elections. The cause of the crash is under investigation. Pawar, 66, was a prominent and influential leader in Maharashtra, governing in coalition with the BJP. His death has prompted widespread শোক and tributes from politicians across the political spectrum, including Prime Minister Modi. Maharashtra will observe three days of state mourning.

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