Plane crashes in India, killing Maharashtra deputy chief minister and 4 others

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by ReutersJanuary 28, 2026 at 05:59 PM

Plane crashes in India, killing Maharashtra deputy chief minister and 4 others

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A plane crash in India on Wednesday killed Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and four others. The charter aircraft, operated by VSR Ventures, went down in flames while approaching the city of Baramati, Pawar's home region. Pawar was traveling to campaign for local elections, accompanied by two staff members and two crew members, all of whom perished. The directorate general of civil aviation confirmed that there were no survivors. While the cause of the crash remains unclear, a VSR Ventures director stated that the aircraft was considered safe and the crew experienced.

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