MUMBAI – Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ajit Pawar has died in a tragic plane crash on Wednesday morning. The accident occurred near Baramati airport in the Pune district of Maharashtra.
Details of the Accident
According to reports from The Hindu and The Statesman, the chartered Bombardier Learjet 45 aircraft crashed at approximately 8:45 AM local time. The flight had departed from Mumbai and was reportedly attempting an emergency landing at the Baramati runway when the incident occurred.
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) confirmed that there were no survivors. Along with Ajit Pawar, the crash claimed the lives of his two security personnel and two pilots.
Purpose of the Visit
Pawar was en route to Baramati to lead a series of campaign activities ahead of the upcoming District Parishad elections. He was scheduled to address four public rallies in the region today.
Emergency Response
Emergency responders and police officials reached the crash site shortly after the impact. Images circulating online show the scattered debris of the aircraft, though official recovery operations and detailed investigations into the cause of the crash are still underway.
Ajit Pawar was a titan of Maharashtra politics, known for his administrative grip and his leadership within the NCP. His sudden demise has sent shockwaves through the Indian political landscape.
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Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar Killed in Plane Crash
The NCP leader was traveling to Baramati for election rallies when his chartered aircraft crashed during an emergency landing attempt.
Emergency responders at the site where a chartered aircraft carrying Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar crashed near Baramati.
