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Ajit Pawar Dies In Plane Crash: Political Leaders Across Parties Express Grief Over Maharashtra Deputy CM’s Tragic Death

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Mumbai: Political leaders cutting across party lines took to X to pay homage to Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP chief Ajit Pawar following the shocking news of his demise in a tragic air incident on Wednesday. Pawar was en route to Baramati aboard a small aircraft that crashed while attempting to land at around 8:45 am.

The crash claimed the lives of all five people onboard, including Pawar, triggering an outpouring of grief and condolences from leaders across parties. He was travelling to Baramati to address a public rally scheduled for 11 am ahead of the Zilla Parishad elections when the aircraft crashed into a field during landing.

The internet has been flooded with horrifying visuals of the crash, showing the seriousness and devastation of the impact. The aircraft can be seen completely engulfed in flames, firmly establishing that no one onboard could have survived the ill-fated crash. Visuals show charred remains of the private aircraft scattered across the site, with police and other officials present.

Several political leaders have offered their condolences following the tragic incident.

President Droupadi Murmu expressed deep sadness over the tragic plane crash in Baramati, which killed five people, including Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar. The President took to her official account on ‘X’ to offer her condolences:

“The news of the death of several people, including Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister Shri Ajit Pawar, in a plane crash in Baramati, Maharashtra, is extremely tragic. The untimely demise of Ajit Pawar ji is an irreparable loss. He will always be remembered for his special contribution to the development of Maharashtra, especially in the cooperative sector. I express my deep condolences to his family, supporters, and admirers. May God grant strength to the families of all others who lost their lives in this accident to bear this blow.”

PM Modi expressed sadness over the plane crash that killed five people, including Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar. The Prime Minister took to his official social media account on platform ‘X’ and said, “Saddened by the tragic air crash in Baramati, Maharashtra. My thoughts are with all those who lost their loved ones in the crash. Praying for strength and courage for the bereaved families in this moment of profound grief.”

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh expressed deep shock over the tragic incident. “Deeply shocked and pained to learn about the untimely demise of Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister, Shri Ajit Pawar. Throughout his long public life, he remained committed to the development and prosperity of Maharashtra. He was known for his compassion for the people and his unwavering dedication to public service. I extend my heartfelt condolences to his family, well-wishers, and admirers,” tweeted the Union Defence Minister.

Congress MP and Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi expressed sadness over the ill-fated plane crash and offered his condolences on the social media platform ‘X’. “The news of the demise of Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister Shri Ajit Pawar ji and his fellow travellers in an airplane accident today is extremely heartbreaking. In this moment of grief, I stand with the people of Maharashtra. I extend my condolences to the entire Pawar family and their loved ones during this hour of sorrow.”

On Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar’s death in the plane crash, Shiv Sena (UBT) spokesperson Anand Dubey said, “The news of Ajit Dada’s passing in Maharashtra has reached us, and it has left us deeply saddened and emotional. Ajit Pawar was not just a politician; he was known as a true people’s leader, a leader without enemies. It is hard to believe that he is no longer with us, because Ajit Dada worked for everyone, whether in Pune, Baramati, Maharashtra, or Mumbai.”

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut, on Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar’s demise and the death of five others in the aircraft crash, said, “This is very sad and tragic news. Today is a dark day in Maharashtra’s political and social life. When the news came this morning that the plane carrying Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar from Mumbai to Baramati had met with an accident, we were all praying for his safety. His passing has brought a mountain of grief upon Maharashtra. There was a special bond between Baramati and him, and it is a strange coincidence that he passed away there. I never imagined that we would have to pay tribute to him like this.”

Congress MP Pramod Tiwari said, “The details received about the plane crash are very upsetting and sad.”

Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar expressed shock over the tragic incident and took to social media platform X to offer his condolences: “Shocked and deeply saddened by the untimely passing of Maharashtra Deputy CM Shri Ajit Pawar in a tragic plane crash. His sudden demise is a great loss to public life and to Maharashtra politics, where he served with experience and resolve. My heartfelt condolences to his family and supporters, and prayers for strength in this hour of grief. Om Shanti.”

Dr Sudhakar K, Member of the Standing Committee on Finance and the Consultative Committee for the MEA and Central Silk Board, took to social media platform X to express his grief. “Extremely shocked and saddened by the tragic news of the passing of Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar ji in a plane crash. My heartfelt condolences to the Pawar family, his supporters, and the people of Maharashtra. Om Shanti,” he wrote.

Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy also expressed his sadness, saying, “It is very shocking and sad news. I express my condolences to his family.”

Union Minister Giriraj Singh said, “This is a really unfortunate incident. Reports are coming in that Ajit Pawar was also onboard. If it is true, then this is a highly unfortunate day. This is a heart-rending incident. May God give strength to the affected families. He was not just the Deputy CM of Maharashtra but also a well-known politician in the country. This is an irreparable loss.”

Union Minister CR Paatil said, “Ajit Pawar ji had made a place for himself in Maharashtra politics. This is a huge loss for his family and the state. The dynamics of politics in Maharashtra will change with his passing.”

On Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar’s death in the plane crash, Congress MP Vivek Tankha said, “I had no information about this at all; I just found out from you, and it is very concerning. I will pray to God that everyone is safe because Ajit Pawar was a great leader. We have very long-standing relations with Pawar Sahab and his family, so we sincerely hope that everyone remains safe and alive. We will pray to God that no one is harmed in this crash.”

Andhra Pradesh CM N. Chandrababu Naidu offered his condolences on social media and said, “Shocked and deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Shri Ajit Pawar ji in a plane crash this morning. I extend my heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and followers. Om Shanti.”

NCP–Sharadchandra Pawar leader Anil Deshmukh broke down after Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar was killed in an aircraft crash in Pune district.

On Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar’s death in the plane crash, BJD Vice President Debi Prasad Mishra said, “This is very sad news. Ajit Pawar was a respected leader of Maharashtra. He had even formed his own faction, separate from Sharad Pawar’s party. He was serving as the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra and had previously handled the Irrigation Ministry. He had a strong influence in Pune, Baramati, and across Maharashtra.”

On the death of Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, BJP MP Ashok Chavan said, “This is our personal loss. His passing has left a huge vacuum in Maharashtra politics. I express my tributes to him.”

On the demise of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in the aircraft crash, BJP MP Mayank Nayak said, “We have received the news of the passing of Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister and NCP leader in a plane accident today. I have personally had the opportunity to work with him during his time in Maharashtra politics. He was always dedicated to serving the people, and his passing is a huge loss for the people of Maharashtra and the nation. May God grant peace to his soul, and may He give strength to his family and all his well-wishers to bear this tragedy. This is my prayer to God.”

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari offered his condolences and said, “Ajit Pawar’s death is unfortunate. He was my close friend in politics, and we also had familial relations. His passing is a huge loss. On behalf of the party, I pay my tributes to him.”

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra expressed her condolences and said, “The news of the demise of Deputy Chief Minister Shri Ajit Pawar ji and others in the horrific plane crash in Maharashtra is extremely heartbreaking. May God grant peace to the departed souls. Deepest condolences to revered Sharad Pawar ji, Supriya Sule ji, their entire family, and the supporters of revered Ajit Pawar ji.”

Congress MP K. C. Venugopal expressed grief over the plane crash and said, “Shocked and stunned by the news of Maharashtra Deputy CM Shri Ajit Pawar ji’s untimely demise in a tragic plane crash. It is a massive loss for Maharashtra and the country. I convey my sincere condolences to Pawar saheb, Supriya Sule ji, his entire family, and followers in this difficult time. He left an indelible mark through his contributions to public life and administration.”

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta took to her social media account on platform “X” to express her grief and said, “The news of the untimely demise of the Honorable Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri Ajit Pawar ji, in a most unfortunate plane crash is extremely heartbreaking and shocking. His passing is an irreplaceable loss to Indian politics, particularly in Maharashtra. I express my deepest condolences to the bereaved family members and his supporters. May God grant a place at His divine feet to the departed soul and bestow strength and solace upon the grieving family to bear this immense sorrow. ॐ शांति।”

Kerala Congress leaders expressed their condolences by posting on the state’s official handle on the social media platform ‘X’. “Deeply saddened by the tragic news of Shri Ajit Pawar’s passing in the plane crash in Baramati today. His leadership and contribution to public life will always be remembered. Heartfelt condolences to his family, colleagues, and all those affected by this terrible loss. May his soul rest in peace. 🙏”

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Mumbai: 8-year-old’s parents found a clue from a T-shirt, missing child from Jogeshwari handed over to parents safely, a great feat by Mumbai Police

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Mumbai: Police traced the parents of a missing child who was a special child and was unable to give his name and address. The police traced the parents of the child from the T-cert. Mumbai On July 30, 2026, under the jurisdiction of Jogeshwari Police Station, the prompt action of Police Naik Misal led to the successful tracing of the parents of the boy. The missing child was recovered during patrolling. On July 30, 2026, at around 4 pm, in front of the ‘Yule Chai’ shop, Subhash Road, Jogeshwari (East), Mumbai, during a foot patrol, Police Naik Misal found a boy, aged about 7 to 8 years, crying and wandering alone. On initial questioning and asking for his name and address, it was found that the boy could not speak. He was only able to utter the words “Abba” (father) and “Amma” (mother). Police Naik Maisel examined the boy’s T-shirt closely and found the inscription Mumbai Municipal Corporation Hindi School, Jogeshwari East, Mumbai. He immediately visited the said municipal school and contacted a teacher there, Laksh Kumar Nandeshwar. The teacher said that the boy was not attending classes in that particular school at the time, the T-shirt was issued to him at the time of admission. Although the boy was not currently admitted there, the information available in the school’s admission records shows that he is currently studying in ‘Suppan Special English Medium School’. On contacting the school, a teacher named Neha Tendulkar identified the boy and provided details about his parents. The parents have been identified as Riaz Ahmed Akbar Ali Ansari. The child’s name is Muhammad Shahbaz Ansari Age: 8 years The child is reported to be unable to speak or read properly. Parent’s statement The boy had left his house in Bandra Plot in Meghwari area around 3:00 pm and his parents were looking for him.

The boy’s parents were immediately summoned to Jogeshwari police station. After this, the child was safely handed over to them. This information was given by Iqbal Shakilgar, Senior Police Inspector, Jogeshwari police station.

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BMC focuses on providing high-quality and comprehensive facilities for tourists: Municipal Commissioner Ashwini Bhide

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Bombay High Court: Stay on departmental inquiry against Wankhede, NCB seeks response, action against officer on accused’s complaint is undesirable

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