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Ajit Pawar Killed in Baramati Plane Crash, Nation Mourns a Grassroots Leader

Nationalist Congress Party chief Ajit Pawar was killed in a plane crash while attempting to land at Baramati airport in Maharashtra. The crash claimed the lives of all five people on board the chartered aircraft, including his security officer and the flight crew. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta expressed profound grief, calling his demise an irreparable loss to the nation and Maharashtra. Investigation teams have been dispatched to the crash site to determine the cause of the accident.

Key Points: Ajit Pawar Dies in Plane Crash, PM Modi & Leaders Condole

  • Veteran NCP leader killed in crash
  • Plane crash-landed near Baramati airport
  • PM Modi calls loss shocking and saddening
  • Crash claimed all five lives on board
  • DGCA teams investigating the accident
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Irreparable loss to nation: Delhi Assembly Speaker condoles Ajit Pawar's demise

NCP chief Ajit Pawar killed in a plane crash near Baramati. PM Modi and Delhi Speaker Vijender Gupta mourn the loss of the veteran Maharashtra leader.

"Ajit Pawar was a leader of the people, having a strong grassroots level connect. - Prime Minister Narendra Modi"

New Delhi, January 28

Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta on Wednesday expressed deep grief over the untimely and tragic demise of Nationalist Congress Party chief Ajit Pawar, saying that the latter's demise was an irreparable loss to the nation.

In his condolence message, Gupta stated that the passing of Pawar was an irreparable loss not only to his family and colleagues, but also to public life in Maharashtra and the nation at large. A seasoned public servant, Pawar's long and distinguished political journey was marked by determination, resilience, and sustained engagement with the aspirations of the people he represented.

The Speaker extended his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and to all those mourning this profound loss. He conveyed that his thoughts and prayers are with the family during this moment of deep sorrow and prayed for eternal peace for the departed soul.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a series of posts on X, condoled Pawar's demise.

"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," the PM posted.

In another post on X, PM Modi said, "Ajit Pawar 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 downtrodden were also noteworthy. His untimely demise is very shocking and saddening. Condolences to his family and countless admirers. Om Shanti."

Ajit Pawar, 66, was killed this morning after the aircraft carrying him crashed while attempting to land at Baramati airport in Pune district. The plane crash-landed near the runway threshold, killing all five people on board the chartered plane. Among the deceased were his personal security officer, a flight attendant and two pilots.

The crash occurred around 8.48 am, and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau have dispatched probe teams to the site of the mishap to investigate.

Pawar was on his way to Baramati to campaign for the Zilla Panchayat elections.

- ANI

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Sarah B
A terrible tragedy. The loss of life is always heartbreaking, regardless of political affiliation. My thoughts are with the families of all the victims, not just Mr. Pawar, but also the pilots, PSO, and flight attendant who lost their lives.
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Arjun K
A massive loss for Maharashtra politics. Say what you will about his politics, but he was a mass leader who understood the ground reality. The DGCA must conduct a thorough investigation. Safety of our leaders and citizens in the air cannot be compromised.
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Priya S
So sad. He was campaigning for local elections till his last breath, truly dedicated to public service. It's a reminder of how fragile life is. Hope his family finds the strength to bear this immense loss. 🕊️
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Vikram M
While the condolences are appropriate, I hope this tragic incident sparks a serious conversation about the safety standards of chartered flights and smaller airports in India. We cannot afford to lose lives to preventable accidents.
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Karthik V
Om Shanti. A stalwart of Marathi politics is gone. His understanding of the cooperative sector and rural economy was unparalleled. Maharashtra has lost a son. The void will be hard to fill.

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