Ajit Pawar Plane Crash LIVE: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar died tragically in a plane crash in Baramati. He was going from Mumbai to Baramati for election campaign when his plane crashed on the runway during landing. In this terrible accident, all five people on board the plane including Ajit Pawar lost their lives. The video of the incident has also surfaced.
Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar dies in Baramati plane crash. Photo- JNN
Digital Desk, New Delhi. Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar is no more in this world. He died due to plane crash in Baramati this morning (Baramati Plane Crash Live). Apart from Ajit Pawar, 4 other people have also lost their lives in this accident. Ajit Pawar's plane, which came to campaign in Baramati, split into two parts during landing and instantly turned into a ball of fire.
There is a wave of mourning in the entire country due to the death of Deputy CM. The accident was so terrible that the plane was completely burnt to ashes. Stay connected with us for all the big information on plane crash...
Ajit Pawar's family leaves for Baramati from Delhi
NCP working president Praful Patel, NCP-SCP MP Supriya Sule and the family of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar - wife Sunetra Pawar and son Parth Pawar are leaving for Baramati from Delhi.
President Draupadi Murmu has also expressed condolences on the demise of Ajit Pawar. She wrote, "The news of the death of many people, including the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri Ajit Pawar, in a plane crash in Baramati, Maharashtra is extremely sad. Ajit Pawar ji's untimely demise 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 deepest condolences to his family, supporters and admirers. May God give strength to the families of all the other people killed in this accident to bear this loss."
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge paid homage
On the demise of Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge said, "The news of Shri Ajit Pawar ji's demise in a plane crash is very shocking and extremely sad. The immense grief that the bereaved family must be going through in this difficult time cannot be expressed in words. I express my deepest condolences to the entire Pawar family, their supporters and well-wishers. May his soul rest in peace."
CM Fadnavis and Eknath Shinde will also go to Baramati
There is a wave of mourning in the entire country due to the demise of Deputy CM Ajit Pawar. Deputy CM Eknath Shinde has also decided to visit Baramati to express his condolences on his demise. Eknath Shinde said, "I and the Chief Minister will leave for Baramati in some time."
Sharad Pawar left for Baramati
NCP-SCP chief Sharad Pawar left for Baramati from his Mumbai residence Silver Oaks along with his wife Pratibha Pawar.
#WATCH | Mumbai | NCP-SCP chief Sharad Pawar, along with his wife, Pratibha Pawar, leaves for Baramati from their Mumbai residence, Silver Oaks. pic.twitter.com/4LseVAKflF
Ajit Pawar's home video
There is silence outside the Pune residence of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar. A large number of police forces are deployed outside the house. Let us tell you that the Deputy CM died in a charter plane crash in Baramati today.
#WATCH | Visuals from outside the Pune residence of Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, who died in a charter plane crash in Baramati today pic.twitter.com/aU9dNk89Ah
Union Minister Piyush Goyal expressed grief
On the demise of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, Union Minister Piyush Goyal said, "Today we are all sad. He was my close friend and a great leader of Maharashtra."
Priyanka Gandhi expressed condolences
Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said on the demise of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, "Our condolences to the entire Pawar family and their supporters. I have spoken to Supriya ji and his wife."
#WATCH | On Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar's death in a plane crash, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra says, "I extend my condolences to the entire Pawar family and his supporters. I have spoken to Ajit Pawar's wife and Supriya ji (Supriya Sule)." pic.twitter.com/3Q6IVMhnC9
PM Modi expressed grief
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the demise of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar. He tweeted, "Ajit Pawar ji was a people's leader with strong grassroots connect...His untimely demise is very shocking and sad. Condolences to his family and countless fans. Om Shanti," he tweeted.
Shri Ajit Pawar Ji was a leader of the people, having a strong grassroots level connect. He was widely respected as a hardworking personality at the forefront of serving the people of Maharashtra. His understanding of administrative matters and passion for empowering the poor and… pic.twitter.com/mdgwwGzw4R
DGCA confirmed the death
According to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), apart from Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, his PSO, attendant and two crew members including two crew members have been confirmed dead in the plane crash. All were traveling in a private charter plane.
Defense Minister expressed grief
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh has expressed condolences on the demise of Deputy CM Ajit Pawar. He said, "Deeply saddened to learn about the untimely demise of Shri Ajit Pawar, Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra. In his long public life, he remained dedicated to the development and prosperity of Maharashtra. He was known for his compassion for the people and his unwavering dedication to public service. I express my heartfelt condolences to his family, well-wishers and fans."
Deputy CM Ajit Pawar's plane crash
Ajit Pawar Plane Crash LIVE: According to initial information received from DGCA, 5 people including Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar died aboard the Mumbai-Baramati charter plane. The wreckage of the plane is visible in the video obtained from the incident site.
#WATCH | Crash landing in Baramati | Five people onboard the Mumbai-Baramati charter plane, including Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, died as per initial information by the DGCA. Visuals from the spot show the wreckage of the aircraft. pic.twitter.com/GMmwrZwR0M