Ajit Pawar Plane Crash Live Updates: MU Postpones All Exams, DGCA Says No May Day Call From Pilots

The state of Maharashtra faces a huge blow as deputy chief minister, Ajit Pawar dies in a plane crash at Baramati airport, a place where his political career skyrocketed.

Ajit Pawar was the nephew of Sharadrao Pawar, the founder and leader of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP). Following in his uncle's footsteps, Ajit Pawar also had a strong political career from NCP but shifted his gears in 2019 to join the current government-led saffron party.

DGCA has confirmed Ajit Pawar, the deputy CM of Maharashtra, was onboard along with 2 more personnel (1 PSO and 1 attendant) and 2 crew members who were pilot captain and first office. As per the initial information, DGCA confirmed that no person on board survived the crash.

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Jan 28, 2026, 3:01 pm IST

Ajit Pawar Plane Crash Live Updates: List Of Prominent Indian Figures Who Died In Plane Crashes

Ajit Pawar is yet another politician to lose his life in aviation. Last year, it was former chief minister of Gujarat, Vijay Rupani, who died in a similar condition. And they aren't the only ones. India has a decades-old history of losing notable and prominent figures to plane crashes. These included Sanjay Gandhi, Homi Jehangir Bhabha and many chief ministers of several states.

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Jan 28, 2026, 3:00 pm IST

Ajit Pawar Plane Crash Live Updates: Mumbai University Postponed Exams

On the sad demise of Maharashtra deputy chief minister, Ajit Pawar, the Mumbai University has postponed all exams that were scheduled to held on January 28. Ajit Pawar along with four other members died in a private jet crash at Baramati airport in Maharashtra in the early hours of Wednesday.

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Jan 28, 2026, 1:20 pm IST

Ajit Pawar Plane Crash Live Updates: Union Minister Ramdas Athawale calls Ajit Pawar great leader

#WATCH | Delhi: On Demise of Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, Union Minister Ramdas Athawale says, "... He was a great leader of Maharashtra. He had joined Mahayuti for the development of the state. He did remarkable work for Maharashtra and achieved great success in the… pic.twitter.com/fluq5tmwnV

— ANI (@ANI) January 28, 2026

"... He was a great leader of Maharashtra. He had joined Mahayuti for the development of the state. He did remarkable work for Maharashtra and achieved great success in the Maharashtra local body elections. His sudden death in a plane crash is a great loss for Maharashtra...," said Union Minister Ramdas Athawale.

Jan 28, 2026, 1:08 pm IST

Ajit Pawar Plane Crash Live Updates: Union Minister Piyush Goyal Reacts To Demise Of Maharashtra Deputy CM

#WATCH | Delhi: On Demise of Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, Union Minister Piyush Goyal says, "... We are in pain and grief... He was my close friend and held an important position in our government. He was a great leader of Maharashtra and is no longer with us. My deepest… pic.twitter.com/oOvW3BAptt

— ANI (@ANI) January 28, 2026

Union Minister Piyush Goyal said, "... We are in pain and grief... He was my close friend and held an important position in our government. He was a great leader of Maharashtra and is no longer with us. My deepest sympathy goes to all his family members and followers. I pray to God to give strength to his family members to cope with this difficult time..."

Jan 28, 2026, 12:54 pm IST

Ajit Pawar Plane Crash Live Updates: PM Modi Calls Ajit Pawar leader of people

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

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 28, 2026

On the demise of Maharashtra deputy CM, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "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."

Jan 28, 2026, 12:52 pm IST

Ajit Pawar Plane Crash Live Updates: Andhra Pradesh CM Says 'Shocked and Deeply Saddened'

Andhra Pradesh chief minister, N Chandrababu Naidu 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 Shanthi."

Jan 28, 2026, 12:51 pm IST

Ajit Pawar Plane Crash Live Updates: Tamil Nadu Reacts To Ajit Pawar's Death

Deeply pained to learn of the death of Hon'ble Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Thiru. Ajit Pawar and others in a tragic plane crash.

The scale of the tragedy is difficult to absorb. I extend my sincere condolences to Thiru. @PawarSpeaks, Tmt. @Supriya_Sule and the families of…

— M.K.Stalin - தமிழ்நாட்டை தலைகுனிய விடமாட்டேன் (@mkstalin) January 28, 2026

Chief minister of Tamil Nadu, MK Stalin said, "Deeply pained to learn of the death of Hon'ble Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Thiru. Ajit Pawar and others in a tragic plane crash." Adding he said, "The scale of the tragedy is difficult to absorb. I extend my sincere condolences to Thiru."

Jan 28, 2026, 12:14 pm IST

Ajit Pawar Plane Crash Live Updates: Maharashtra Declares 3-Days Mourning

Amidst the death of deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar, the Maharashtra chief minister Devandra Fadnavis has declared a 3-day mourning in the state. In a press conference, Fadnavis said, It is a very difficult day for Maharashtra today. For me, personally, I have lost a strong friend today. Eknath Shinde and I will leave for Baramati. I have spoken with the PM. He has expressed grief." He added, "The entire country is mourning this loss. I had a word with Supriya Sule, Parth Pawar. Once the family reaches Baramati, further decisions will be taken."

Jan 28, 2026, 12:10 pm IST

Ajit Pawar Plane Crash Live Updates: Maharashtra Dy CM Eknath Shinde Statement

#WATCH | Thane | On the passing away of his colleague Ajit Pawar, Maharashtra Dy CM Eknath Shinde says," It is an unfortunate day for Maharashtra. This is a painful incident for su and whole of Maharashtra. Ajit Dada was a man of his word. We worked as a team when I was the CM,… pic.twitter.com/MLEiAHgnGH

— ANI (@ANI) January 28, 2026

On the passing of Ajit Pawar, his colleague deputy chief minister of Maharashtra, Eknath Shinde said, "It is an unfortunate day for Maharashtra. This is a painful incident for su and whole of Maharashtra. Ajit Dada was a man of his word. We worked as a team when I was the CM, and he was Dy CM. As team we had started the Ladli Behen Yojana, and Ajit dada played an important role in it.."

Jan 28, 2026, 11:59 am IST

Ajit Pawar Plane Crash Live Updates: Check Flight Radar Before Crash

Indian media reporting the crash of a business jet this morning has claimed the life of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and 4 others. The aircraft was attempting a second approach to Baramati Airport when it crashed. https://t.co/0RKiD9sZVU pic.twitter.com/1kcoWgc3I1

— Flightradar24 (@flightradar24) January 28, 2026

As per Flight Tradar24, who tracks real time of air traffic, revealed that the aircraft was attempting a second approach to Baramati Airport when it crashed.

Jan 28, 2026, 11:33 am IST

Ajit Pawar Plane Crash Live Updates: Ajit Pawar Boarded This Private Jet

The aircraft involved was VT-SSK, a Learjet 45XR operated by VSR Aviation. On January 28, 2026, at around 9:12 a.m., a business jet carrying Pawar veered off the runway, crashed and exploded at the Baramati Airport in Maharashtra, India, killing him and five others.

Jan 28, 2026, 11:29 am IST

Ajit Pawar Plane Crash Live Updates: DGCA Confirms

DGCA has confirmed Ajit Pawar, the deputy CM of Maharashtra, was onboard along with 2 more personnel (1 PSO and 1 attendant) and 2 crew members who were pilot captain and first office. As per the initial information, DGCA confirmed that no person on board survived the crash.

Jan 28, 2026, 11:28 am IST

Ajit Pawar Death Live Updates: Maharashtra Deputy CM In Plane Crash

Indian politician and the 8th deputy chief minister of Maharashtra, Ajit Pawar, dies at the age of 67 in a plane crash at the Baramati Airport in Maharashtra. Ajit Pawar was the nephew of Sharadrao Pawar, the founder and leader of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP).