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Tragic Learjet Crash Claims Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar

1/28/2026

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Ajit Pawar, deputy chief minister of Maharashtra, died January 28 when his charter Learjet 45 crashed, killing all five.
The Learjet 45 was en route from Mumbai to Baramati for elections.
Witnesses reported explosions as the plane went down in flames.
Pawar had previously split from the Nationalist Congress Party to back Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed shock and sadness over Pawar's death.

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Ajit Pawar, deputy chief minister of Maharashtra, died January 28 when his charter Learjet 45 crashed, killing all five.
The Learjet 45 was en route from Mumbai to Baramati for elections.
Witnesses reported explosions as the plane went down in flames.
Pawar had previously split from the Nationalist Congress Party to back Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed shock and sadness over Pawar's death.