Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar Killed in Plane Crash
Ajit Pawar, Maharashtra CM, dies when Learjet crashes 159 miles from Mumbai on Jan 28, 2026.
On 28 January 2026, a mid‑size Learjet 45 crashed 159 miles (254 km) from Mumbai, killing all five aboard. The aircraft was carrying Ajit Pawar, 66, the deputy chief minister of Maharashtra and a key player in the state’s politics, along with four aides and the crew. The crash occurred in an open field in western India, with witnesses reporting the plane hit the ground, burst into flames, and exploded several times. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation confirmed the deaths of two staff members and two crew. Prime Minister Narendra Modi issued a statement mourning Pawar’s loss and praising his commitment to rural voters. No survivors were found.
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