Ajit Pawar’s campaign flight ends in tragedy as chartered jet crashes and explodes near runway near Baramati
The funeral procession is scheduled to begin at 9 am from the Vidya Pratishthan campus (Gadima), move through key parts of the town to allow people to pay their respects, and conclude at the Vidya Pratishthan ground, where the last rites will be performed at 11 am
Seven hours in Mantralaya, 30 files cleared, pending salaries approved, and then silence as Ajit Pawar’s office stands empty the next morning
His mortal remains have been placed at the Vidya Pratishtan grounds, allowing party workers, supporters and residents to pay their last respects. Large crowds are expected to gather at the venue through the day
Neighbours remember his as dedicated and humble; say he never misused position
From home-cooked meals made in cow-ghee to strict hygiene rules and early starts, colleagues share details of Pawar's tightly planned day
Pinky Mali guided youngsters looking to join flight cabin crew before joining private jet company
Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar dies in air crash near Baramati
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Vidip Jadhav was known as a sincere and hardworking constable who carried out his responsibilities with discipline and commitment. His death is an irreparable loss to the force, officials said
According to the Central Railway officials, Ajit Pawar took a keen personal interest in projects aimed at improving rail connectivity in western Maharashtra and Marathwada, particularly in Pune, Beed and surrounding regions
Speaking to reporters, Sharad Pawar said Ajit Pawar’s death was a major shock for Maharashtra and described him as a hardworking and efficient leader whose loss was 'irreparable'
According to the Central Railway officials, Ajit Pawar took a keen personal interest in projects aimed at improving rail connectivity in western Maharashtra and Marathwada, particularly in Pune, Beed and surrounding regions
28 January,2026 09:54 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. AklekarSpeaking to reporters, Sharad Pawar said Ajit Pawar’s death was a major shock for Maharashtra and described him as a hardworking and efficient leader whose loss was 'irreparable'
28 January,2026 09:20 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentOfficial circulars issued by the General Administration Department (GAD), the Directorate of Education, and the Divisional Deputy Director of Education, Mumbai, confirm a three-day state mourning period from January 28 to January 30
28 January,2026 09:06 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentDuring a press conference in Mumbai in December 2024, when Shinde asked reporters to “wait till evening” for clarity, Ajit Pawar had quipped, “I will take the oath, I won’t wait,” drawing laughter from those present
28 January,2026 08:53 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentWestern Railway will introduce four additional 12-car non-AC Mumbai suburban trains from February 1, increasing services to 1,410 and improving connectivity and congestion management on Mumbai’s Western Line
28 January,2026 07:16 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, in the company of Governor Acharya Devvrat, arrived in Pune's Baramati on Wednesday for the last darshan of the mortal remains of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar. (PICS/ CMOMaharashtra)
Flight attendant Pinky Mali was among the five killed in the Baramati plane crash along with Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar on Wednesday. Her father broke down recalling their last conversation, saying she had promised to call him on Thursday
28 January,2026 07:15 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, known as ‘Dada’, had a political career spanning over four decades. From grassroots beginnings to key cabinet roles and multiple deputy CM tenures, this timeline traces his journey and influence on the state’s political landscape
28 January,2026 06:46 PM IST | Mumbai | Sanjeev Shivadekar
The government has declared the closure of all state government offices across Maharashtra on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. The decision was taken in view of the sad demise of Ajit Pawar
28 January,2026 06:09 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
"It took a round in the air, appeared a bit unstable, and as it was approaching the runway to land, it hit the ground hard and exploded. There was a loud sound that could be heard at our home," a woman eyewitness said
28 January,2026 05:58 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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