Ajit Pawar’s death: CM Fadnavis, Dy CM Shinde and other leaders express deep condolences; three-day State mourning announced
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Maharashtra leaders express deep condolences for Deputy CM Ajit Pawar's tragic death in a plane crash, announcing state mourning.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis expressed his deep condolences on the sudden demise of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in a plane crash and announced a three-day State mourning over his death. Mr. Fadnavis also added that he and deputy CM Eknath Shinde are heading to Baramati.
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“It is a very difficult day for Maharashtra today. For me, personally, I have lost a strong friend today. Eknath Shinde and I will leave for Baramati. I have spoken with the PM [Modi]. He has expressed grief. The entire country is mourning this loss. I had a word with Supriya Sule, Parth Pawar. Once the family reaches Baramati, further decisions will be taken,” Mr. Fadnavis said addressing the press.
A government holiday and three days of mourning was also declared in the State.
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and four other persons were killed after an aircraft carrying them crashed in Pune district on Wednesday (January 28, 2026) morning, officials said. The incident occurred when the plane carrying NCP leader Pawar (66) and others was trying to land in Pune’s Baramati area.
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