Tragedy struck Baramati airport as a chartered aircraft carrying Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar crashed during an emergency landing, claiming all five lives aboard. Eyewitnesses described a fiery explosion shortly after the plane hit the ground. The Learjet 45 was en route to a public rally. Investigations are underway to determine the cause of the devastating incident.

The Chief Minister confirmed that both he and Eknath Shinde were heading to Baramati, where the crash occurred near the airport.

Ajit Pawar tragically died in a plane crash in Baramati. His career traced a remarkable path from grassroots politics to becoming one of Maharashtra’s most influential leaders.