Ajit Pawar Plane Crash Live Updates: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and five other persons were killed after an aircraft carrying them crashed in Pune district on Wednesday morning. The incident occurred when a Learjet 45 aircraft (registration VT-SSK), operated by VSR, was landing in Pune's Baramati area, according to the officials.
As per the initial information, the aircraft lost control at the time of landing at the Baramati airport and during the descent, the plane crashed‑landed.
There were five passengers, Ajit Pawar onboard along with two more personnel (one PSO and one attendant) and two crew members (pilot in-command and the first officer), on board the Learjet 45 aircraft when the accident happened.
Maharashtra Government said in a statement that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah both contacted Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and received information and updates about the plane crash.
Ajit Pawar was the nephew of veteran politician and NCP founder Sharad Pawar, and the cousin of Lok Sabha MP Supriya Sule.
Ajit Pawar was the longest serving Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra non-consecutively. He served in the position for six terms within various governments. He had worked as deputy chief minister in the cabinets of Prithviraj Chavan, Devendra Fadnavis, Uddhav Thackeray and Eknath Shinde. He is married to Sunetra Pawar, with whom he has two sons, Jay and Parth Pawar.
Here Are Ajit Pawar Plane Crash Live Updates:
Ajit Pawar LIVE: "Heartbreaking & Soul-Wrenching": Yogi Adityanath On Plane Crash
महाराष्ट्र के बारामती में हुए दुर्भाग्यपूर्ण विमान हादसे में महाराष्ट्र के उप मुख्यमंत्री श्री अजित पवार जी एवं अन्य सदस्यों का निधन अत्यंत दुःखद एवं हृदय विदारक है। उन्हें विनम्र श्रद्धांजलि।
— Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) January 28, 2026
मेरी संवेदनाएं शोक संतप्त परिजनों के साथ हैं।
प्रभु श्री राम से प्रार्थना है कि…
Ajit Pawar LIVE: Aircraft Was Attempting 2nd Approach To Baramati Airport When It Crashed: Flight Radar
Indian media reporting the crash of a business jet this morning has claimed the life of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and 4 others. The aircraft was attempting a second approach to Baramati Airport when it crashed. https://t.co/0RKiD9sZVU pic.twitter.com/1kcoWgc3I1
— Flightradar24 (@flightradar24) January 28, 2026
Ajit Pawar LIVE: "Feeling A Deep Sense Of Loss": Mamata Banerjee
Deeply shocked and stunned by the suddden demise of Ajit Pawar! The Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra and his co-passengers have died in a disastrous plane crash at Baramati today morning, and I am feeling a deep sense of loss.
— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) January 28, 2026
My condolences to his family including his uncle…
Ajit Pawar LIVE: "Sudden Demise Is A Great Loss To Maharashtra Politics": Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister
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.
— DK Shivakumar (@DKShivakumar) January 28, 2026
My heartfelt condolences to his family… pic.twitter.com/tOb4fH4hla
Ajit Pawar LIVE: "Today Is A Dark Day In Maharashtra's Political, Social Life": Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut
VIDEO | Mumbai: Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar’s demise and the death of five others in an aircraft crash says, “This is very sad and tragic news. Today is a dark day in Maharashtra’s political and social life. When the news came this morning… pic.twitter.com/QSNpevmhkP
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) January 28, 2026
Ajit Pawar LIVE: Amit Shah Departs For Baramati After Ajit Pawar's Plane Crash
Union Home Minister Amit Shah departed for Baramati on Wednesday following the tragic plane crash in which Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and five others were killed.
Ajit Pawar's wife and Rajya Sabha member Sunetra Pawar, their son Parth Pawar, and NCP(SP) MP Supriya Sule will depart for Mumbai soon.
Meanwhile, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde will arrive in Baramati later in the day. The state government has also cancelled all the official events in view of the plane crash.
Ajit Pawar LIVE: Ajit Pawar Plane Crash Described By Eyewitness: "Fell 100 Feet Before Runway"
Minutes before the plane carrying Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar crashed, killing him and four others, it was flying towards the runway and fell 100 feet before approaching it, an eyewitness said.
#WATCH | Crash landing in Baramati | Baramati, Maharashtra: An eyewitness at the spot says, "I saw it with my eyes. This is really painful. When the aircraft descended, it seemed it would crash, and it did crash. It then exploded. There was a massive explosion. After that, we… pic.twitter.com/fBQplnxHON
— ANI (@ANI) January 28, 2026
Ajit Pawar LIVE: "Saddened By Tragic Air Crash In Baramati": PM Modi On Ajit Pawar's Death
Following the tragic death of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in a plane crash, Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a post on X said, "Saddened by the tragic air crash in Baramati, Maharashtra. My thoughts are with all those who lost their loved ones in the crash. Praying for strength and courage for the bereaved families in this moment of profound grief."
Shri Ajit Pawar Ji was a leader of the people, having a strong grassroots level connect. He was widely respected as a hardworking personality at the forefront of serving the people of Maharashtra. His understanding of administrative matters and passion for empowering the poor and… pic.twitter.com/mdgwwGzw4R
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 28, 2026
Ajit Pawar LIVE: "Deeply Shocked": Rajnath Singh On Ajit Pawar's Death
On Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar's death in a charter plane crash, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said, "Deeply shocked and pained to learn about the untimely demise of Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister. Throughout his long public life, he remained committed to the development and prosperity of Maharashtra. He was known for his compassion for the people and his unwavering dedication to public service. I extend my heartfelt condolences to his family, well-wishers, and admirers."
Deeply shocked and pained to learn about the untimely demise of Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister, Shri Ajit Pawar.
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) January 28, 2026
Throughout his long public life, he remained committed to the development and prosperity of Maharashtra. He was known for his compassion for the people and his…
Ajit Pawar LIVE: Plane That Ajit Pawar Died In Had Crashed In 2023 As Well
The plane that Ajit Pawar died in a crash this morning, had crashed in 2023 as well. In September 2023, the private plane skid off the runway and crashed while trying to land amid heavy rain at Mumbai airport.
Ajit Pawar LIVE: NCP Into Mourning, Party Members Break Down After Ajit Pawar's Death
The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) has plunged into mourning after the death of party chief and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in a plane crash. Pawar and four others died in the crash earlier this morning while flying to Baramati from Mumbai. The victims included the plane's pilots and Pawar's security personnel.
Ajit Pawar LIVE: "Passing Away Of Such An Energetic Leader Is Saddening":
On Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar's death in a charter plane crash, Congress MP Imran Masood said," The passing away of such an energetic leader suddenly is very saddening. Our sympathies lie with this family."
#WATCH | Delhi | On Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar's death in a charter plane crash, Congress MP Imran Masood says," The passing away of such an energetic leader suddenly is very saddening. Our sympathies lie with this family." pic.twitter.com/3jQ3r4rc3F
— ANI (@ANI) January 28, 2026
Ajit Pawar Live: PM Modi, Amit Shah Apprised On Ajit Pawar's Death
Following the tragic death of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in a plane crash, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah were immediately informed of the incident. Both leaders also reached out to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.
Ajit Pawar Dies In Plane Crash: What We Know About The Aircraft Involved
The aircraft involved in the crash is a Learjet 45XR owned by VSR Ventures Private Limited. The company was founded and owned by VK Singh, under whose leadership VSR Ventures managed and operated the aircraft.
Ajit Pawar LIVE: "Would Be Very Difficult To Make Up For Such A Loss": Giriraj Singh
After Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and five others were killed in an aircraft crash, Union Minister Giriraj Singh said, "This is a very tragic incident for both the social and political spheres. Such an incident has not been seen in the past decades. He was a well-known leader of the country, and it would be very difficult to make up for such a loss."
VIDEO | After Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and five others were killed in an aircraft crash, Union Minister Giriraj Singh says, "This is a very tragic incident for both the social and political spheres. Such an incident has not been seen in the past decades. He… pic.twitter.com/p3BKz5TLho
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) January 28, 2026
Ajit Pawar LIVE: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister's Party Leaders Breakdown Following Accident
#AjitPawar's party leader breaks down. NCP chief lost his life in plane crash in Baramati pic.twitter.com/3q6eY30QF6
— NDTV (@ndtv) January 28, 2026
Ajit Pawar LIVE: "Shocking, Painful & Heart-Rending": Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi
Following the death of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi said, "This is very shocking, painful and heart-rending. There have been differences between us, but we have worked together. He was a really committed man who kept to his work. I express my sympathies to Pawar sahab, Supriya ji, Sunetra ji, Parth and Jay. I also express sympathies to lakhs and crores of people in Baramati...Going away like this is very painful."
#WATCH | Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi says, "This is very shocking, painful and heart-rending. There have been differences between us, but we have worked together. He was a really committed man who kept to his work. I express my sympathies to Pawar sahab, Supriya ji,… https://t.co/ZwkKypdSi1 pic.twitter.com/wbB0iEj9ey
— ANI (@ANI) January 28, 2026
Ajit Pawar Plane Crash Live: Visuals From The Spot
VIDEO | Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and five other persons were killed after an aircraft carrying them crashed in Pune district. Visuals from spot. pic.twitter.com/XZbDHMhAPa
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) January 28, 2026
Ajit Pawar LIVE: Ajit Pawar's Aircraft Crashes In Pune. What We Know So Far
An aircraft carrying Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has crashed in the Pune district this morning. As per the latest reports, the plane lost control and crashed while landing at an airport in Baramati. The aircraft caught fire after the crash.
Ajit Pawar LIVE: Ajit Pawar's Plane Split Into Pieces After Crash Landing, Shows Video
Visuals from the spot showed mangled remains of the aircraft and police, emergency and other officials on site. Locals too were seen at the crash site, where smoke billowed from the crashed plane.
Ajit Pawar LIVE: Mumbai To Baramati Charter Plane Crash Landed At 8.45 am
#WATCH | Mumbai to Baramati charter plane crash landed at 8.45 am in Baramati, Maharashtra today. Deputy CM Ajit Pawar was on board.
— ANI (@ANI) January 28, 2026
Visuals from the spot. pic.twitter.com/A8edBaeUbM
Ajit Pawar LIVE: No Survivor In Plane Crash
According to DGCA, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar was onboard along with two more personnel and 2 crew members. As per initial information, no person on board has survived the crash.
Ajit Pawar LIVE: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Dies In Plane Crash
#AjitPawar #Maharashtra pic.twitter.com/dbfLkiUYKG
— NDTV (@ndtv) January 28, 2026
Ajit Pawar LIVE: Supriya Sule Leaves For Baramati
Following the plane crash involving Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar's aircraft, Supriya Sule, Sunetra Pawar and Parth Pawar are set to leave for Baramati from Delhi.
Visuals From The Spot Following Plane Crash In Baramati, Maharashtra
#WATCH | A plane crash reported in Baramati, Maharashtra. More details awaited.
— ANI (@ANI) January 28, 2026
Visuals from the spot. pic.twitter.com/xkx0vtY5cp
