Indian Politician Ajit Pawar Killed In Charter Plane Crash

2026-01-28 07:01:19

(MENAFN- Khaama Press) A charter aircraft crash in western India killed Indian politician Ajit Pawar and four others, according to Indian media reports released on Wednesday.

Indian media reported that Ajit Pawar, a senior political figure in the western Indian state of Maharashtra, was killed on Wednesday when a charter aircraft crashed.

The aircraft was traveling from Mumbai to Pawar's hometown of Baramati when it went down, killing all five people on board, according to officials.

India's civil aviation authority confirmed in a statement that none of the passengers or crew survived the crash, while investigations into the cause of the accident have begun.

Reports said Pawar was traveling to Baramati to take part in local election campaigning activities, underscoring the political importance of his journey at the time.

Ajit Pawar was a prominent figure in Maharashtra politics and supported the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the state level.

His sudden death is expected to affect local political dynamics and election campaigning in Maharashtra, as leaders across party lines expressed shock and condolences.

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