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“He had programmes from 10 am to 5 pm” – those scheduled events in Baramati will now be memorials. Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar tragically died in an Ajit Pawar plane crash just 38 minutes after takeoff from Mumbai.

Ajit Pawar Plane Crash: What Happened in Those 38 Fatal Minutes

At 8:10 AM today, Ajit Pawar’s private VTSSK Learjet 45 took off from Mumbai heading to his home turf Baramati. By 8:48 AM, disaster struck. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) confirmed the aircraft crash-landed near Runway 11 threshold at Baramati airport during landing.

Five souls onboard perished instantly: Ajit Pawar, two staff members, the pilot, and a crew member. Shocking videos circulating on social media show thick black smoke and raging flames engulfing the wreckage. Rescue teams rushed to the site, but the damage was done.

Baramati’s Lion Falls: A Political Titan’s Final Flight

Ajit Pawar wasn’t just Maharashtra’s Deputy CM – he was Baramati’s undisputed king. The nephew of NCP patriarch Sharad Pawar built a towering legacy over decades. Multiple stints as Deputy CM, a dramatic 2023 split from his uncle’s NCP to form his faction (later recognized officially), and a crucial BJP alliance that powered Maharashtra’s government.

Local farmer Shankar Bapu wipes tears remembering, “Ajit saheb brought canals to our fields, power to our homes. Baramati feels orphaned today.” Pawar had a packed day planned – public programmes from 10 AM to 5 PM. Instead, Baramati mourns.

Leadership Responds: PM Modi, Amit Shah Step In

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah immediately contacted Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis for updates on the Ajit Pawar plane crash. Fadnavis cancelled his Konkan rally, rushing to coordinate response efforts.

NCP leaders Supriya Sule and Sunetra Pawar boarded flights from Delhi to Baramati within hours. Maharashtra government issued a statement confirming top leadership’s involvement. The political fraternity stands united in grief.

Ajit Pawar Plane Crash Investigation: What DGCA Will Uncover

The Ajit Pawar plane crash raises urgent questions. Why did a Learjet 45 crash during a routine landing approach? Weather conditions? Mechanical failure? Pilot error? DGCA has launched a formal investigation. Black box recovery efforts continue amidst the charred wreckage.

This isn’t just Maharashtra’s loss – it’s a seismic shock to national coalition politics. Ajit Pawar’s BJP-NCP alliance was pivotal. His absence reshapes power equations overnight.

Baramati Weeps: What’s Next for Maharashtra Politics?

Today’s Ajit Pawar plane crash ends an era. From irrigation revolution in Baramati to navigating Maharashtra’s complex coalition maze, Pawar leaves giant shoes to fill. As smoke clears from Runway 11, one question burns brightest: who carries Baramati’s torch forward?

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