Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday conveyed his heartfelt condolences. In doing so, he expressed deep grief. At the same time, he mourned the untimely death of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP president Ajit Pawar. Tragically, Ajit Pawar lost his life in a plane crash in Baramati.
While paying tribute, the Prime Minister described Pawar as a people’s leader. He said Pawar maintained a strong and enduring connection with grassroots communities.
In his message, PM Modi 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. 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 downtrodden were also noteworthy. His untimely demise is very shocking and saddening. Condolences to his family and countless admirers. Om Shanti.”
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.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 28, 2026
Tributes Pour in from Across the Country
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh wrote on X, “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.”
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…
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) January 28, 2026
Union Minister JP Nadda also posted on X, “The tragic news of the demise of Ajit Pawar, Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, in an airplane accident has left my heart wrung with grief and my mind numb. This leader, renowned for his diligence and his unwavering bond with the common people, devoted his entire life to the development of Maharashtra.”
महाराष्ट्र राज्याचे उपमुख्यमंत्री श्री. अजित पवार यांच्या विमान अपघातातील निधनाच्या दुःखद वृत्ताने हृदय पिळवटून गेले असून मन सुन्न झाले आहे.
आपल्या कार्यतत्परतेसाठी आणि जनसामान्यांशी असलेल्या अढळ नात्यासाठी ओळखल्या जाणाऱ्या या नेत्याने आपले संपूर्ण आयुष्य महाराष्ट्राच्या…
— Jagat Prakash Nadda (@JPNadda) January 28, 2026
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari also called the incident heartbreaking and said, “The news of the sudden demise of Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister Shri Ajit Pawar ji is extremely shocking, unfortunate, and heartbreaking. My heartfelt tribute to him. Over the past many years, while working together in the state legislature, I shared an extremely close bond with Ajit dada. His administrative acumen, developmental vision, and innate ability to connect with people have ensured that Ajit dada always holds an unassailable position in Maharashtra’s politics. The untimely passing of this people’s leader, who harbored aspirations for Maharashtra’s development, is not just a loss for Maharashtra but an irreplaceable one for the entire nation. On this sorrowful occasion, my condolences are with the entire Pawar family. May God grant peace to the departed soul. Om Shanti.”
महाराष्ट्राचे उपमुख्यमंत्री अजित पवार जी यांच्या अपघाती निधनाचे वृत्त अतिशय धक्कादायक, दुर्दैवी आणि दुःखद आहे. त्यांना माझी भावपूर्ण श्रद्धांजली. गेली अनेक वर्षं राज्याच्या विधिमंडळात सोबत काम करताना अजितदादांशी अतिशय जवळचा संबंध राहिला आहे. त्यांचे प्रशासनिक कौशल्य, विकासात्मक…
— Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari) January 28, 2026
Dharmendra Pradhan, Union Education Minister also wrote, “Shocked and saddened at the untimely passing of Deputy CM of Maharashtra, Ajit Pawar ji. Offer my sincere condolences to his family, friends and admirers. Further he addded a grassroots leader and a seasoned strategist, he worked passionately for Maharashtra’s development. He will be remembered for his enduring contributions to rural development and people’s empowerment. Om Shanti!”
Shocked and saddened on the untimely passing of Deputy CM of Maharashtra, Shri Ajit Pawar ji.
Offer my sincere condolences to his family, friends and admirers. A grassroots leader and a seasoned strategist, he worked passionately for Maharashtra’s development. He will be…
— Dharmendra Pradhan (@dpradhanbjp) January 28, 2026
Union Minister Piyush Goyal wrote on X, “The news of the unfortunate demise of Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister Ajit dada Pawar has deeply shocked and saddened my heart. His passing has created a huge void in social, political, and public life.”
प्रदेश की प्रगति और जन कल्याण के लिए समर्पित रहे महाराष्ट्र के उपमुख्यमंत्री एवं NDA परिवार के वरिष्ठ साथी अजित पवार जी की प्लेन दुर्घटना में असामयिक मृत्यु का समाचार अत्यंत दुःखद है। इस कठिन परिस्थिति में मेरी शोक संवेदनाएं परिजनों एवं उनके प्रशंसकों के साथ हैं।
ईश्वर से दिवंगत…
— Piyush Goyal (@PiyushGoyal) January 28, 2026
Kiren Rijiju, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister, expressed grief while saying, “Deeply pained to learn about the untimely demise of Hon’ble Dy CM of Maharashtra, Ajit Pawar ji. Further he addded he always stood with the people, working tirelessly for the growth & prosperity of Maharashtra. My heartfelt condolences to his loved ones & supporters. Om Shanti.”
Deeply pained to learn about the untimely demise of Hon’ble DyCM of Maharashtra, Shri Ajit Pawar ji.
He always stood with the people, working tirelessly for the growth & prosperity of Maharashtra.
My heartfelt condolences to his loved ones & supporters.ॐ शांति।। pic.twitter.com/vluyTq1Dn0
— Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) January 28, 2026
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