"I never thought this would be the last time I met him": Rahul Vaidya shares video of Ajit Pawar enjoying live music
Mumbai, January 28
Tributes have been pouring in for politician Ajit Pawar, who lost his life in a plane crash on Wednesday. Expressing grief over Ajit Pawar's demise, singer Rahul Vaidya recalled his last meeting with the Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister. He shared a video from an event where Ajit Pawar was seen enjoying Rahul's live performance."This was on 6th DEC 2025 where ajit dada kept requesting his fav songs one after another for about 2 hours non stop! I never thought this would be the last time I met him.. An untimely goodbye that feels unreal and deeply personal. Ajit Dada Pawar Gone too soon, remembered forever. May your soul find peace, Dada. Om Shanti," Rahul posted.
Ajit Pawar, 66, died 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. Pawar is survived by his wife Sunetra Pawar, a Rajya Sabha MP and two sons, Jay and Parth Pawar.
The Maharashtra government has announced three days of state mourning.
— ANI
Reader Comments
A tragic loss for Maharashtra politics. He was a formidable force. My deepest condolences to the Pawar family and to all the families who lost their loved ones in that crash. The investigation must be thorough.
The fact that he was on his way to campaign shows his dedication till the very end. A sad day. But respectfully, this also raises serious questions about the safety of chartered flights used by our politicians. DGCA needs to ensure stricter norms.
That video is a precious memory. It's touching to see a leader enjoying simple pleasures like music. My thoughts are with Rahul Vaidya as well, it must be surreal to have shared that moment.
Om Shanti. A sharp political mind gone too soon. Baramati has lost its guardian. The state mourning is fitting. May his soul attain sadgati.
Tragic. Not just him, but the PSO, pilots, and attendant—all lives lost. Their families need support. We often forget the staff who serve. Heartfelt condolences to everyone affected.
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