The sudden and tragic death of Ajit Pawar in a plane crash near Baramati has shaken Maharashtra and the nation. While rumours and conspiracy theories have circulated, Sharad Pawar has strongly dismissed all political narratives, calling the crash “purely accidental” and urging citizens and leaders alike to respect the family’s grief. Meanwhile, Eknath Shinde and Devendra Fadnavis condemned attempts to politicize the tragedy and highlighted Ajit Pawar’s decades of public service. WATCH 

A tragic aircraft crash at Baramati Airport on January 28, 2026, has claimed the lives of five people, including Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, sending shockwaves across the political leaders. Authorities have begun a detailed examination of the debris to determine the aircraft’s impact speed, angle of descent, and structural failure points. Investigators are placing significant emphasis on the black box and cockpit voice recordings, which are expected to provide critical insights into the final moments before the crash. WATCH