Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday expressed profound grief over the untimely demise of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in a plane crash near Baramati.
In a heartfelt condolence, CM Fadnavis said, “Ajit Pawar has lost his life in a plane accident. There is an atmosphere of sadness in the state. Losing a leader like him is an unprecedented loss. In personal life, he was a good friend. We faced many challenges together. His untimely demise is deeply saddening. We stand with his family.”
ज़मीन से जुड़े जननेता, मेरे मित्र और सहयोगी, महाराष्ट्र के उपमुख्यमंत्री अजितदादा पवार इनकी विमान दुर्घटना में निधन की खबर से मन व्यथित है।
मैंने अपना एक दमदार और दिलदार मित्र खो दिया है। यह मेरे लिए व्यक्तिगत क्षति है, जो कभी पूरी नहीं हो सकती। यह घटना महाराष्ट्र के लिए अत्यंत… pic.twitter.com/4Y2XBdIpup— Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) January 28, 2026
He added, “Dada has left us! The news of the death of Ajitdada Pawar, the people’s leader with a deep connection to the land, is extremely heartbreaking. I have no words to express my emotions. I have lost a strong and generous friend. This is a personal loss that can never be compensated. Today is an extremely difficult day for Maharashtra. I pay my heartfelt tribute to Dada.”
दादा गेले!
जमिनीशी घट्ट नाळ असलेले जननेते, माझे मित्र आणि सहकारी, उपमुख्यमंत्री अजितदादा पवार यांचा विमान अपघातात मृत्यू झाल्याची घटना मनाला अत्यंत व्यथित करणारी आहे. मनाला चटका लावणारी आहे. मन सुन्न झाले आहे. भावना व्यक्त करण्यासाठी माझ्याकडे शब्द नाहीत.
माझा दमदार आणि दिलदार…— Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) January 28, 2026
CM Fadnavis extended condolences to the families of the other four victims who perished in the crash, stating he had cancelled all his programmes and was leaving for Baramati shortly.
He said Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah received briefings on the incident and expressed their grief.
Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar also expressed shock, describing Ajit Pawar as a progressive leader and extending prayers for his family and supporters.
Speaking on technical aspects of the crash, he noted that a detailed report would be needed before drawing conclusions.
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… pic.twitter.com/tOb4fH4hla
— DK Shivakumar (@DKShivakumar) January 28, 2026
The plane crash marks a tragic day for Maharashtra, leaving a significant void in both the political and personal spheres of the state’s leadership.
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