Ajit Pawar plane crash: 'Hardworking personality at forefront of serving people' -- PM Modi, others mourn Maha dy CM's demise
Soon after the news went viral, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and others extended their condolences to the bereaved Pawar family.
- Jan 28, 2026,
- Updated Jan 28, 2026 11:06 AM IST
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar died at the age of 66 on Wednesday after the private aircraft carrying him crashed while attempting to land at the Baramati airport. The crash triggered an emergency response at the airport and nearby areas.
After attending a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday in Mumbai, he was travelling to Baramati to attend a series of meetings linked to the upcoming local body elections in Pune.
Soon after the news went viral, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and others extended their condolences to the bereaved Pawar family.
"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," PM Modi wrote on X.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah reminisced about the several meetings he had with the late Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister.
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari also took to social media to extend his condolences. Gadkari wrote of Pawar's administrative acumen, developmental vision, and the latter's ability to connect with people.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh wrote: "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."
Shiv Sena (UBT) spokesperson Priyanka Chaturvedi said that the incident was "very shocking, painful, and heart-rending". She added that despite political differences, they've always worked together.
Chaturvedi added, "He was a really committed man who kept to his work. I express my sympathies to Pawar sahab, Supriya ji, Sunetra ji, Parth and Jay. I also express sympathies to lakhs and crores of people in Baramati...Going away like this is very painful."
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar died at the age of 66 on Wednesday after the private aircraft carrying him crashed while attempting to land at the Baramati airport. The crash triggered an emergency response at the airport and nearby areas.
After attending a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday in Mumbai, he was travelling to Baramati to attend a series of meetings linked to the upcoming local body elections in Pune.
Soon after the news went viral, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and others extended their condolences to the bereaved Pawar family.
"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," PM Modi wrote on X.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah reminisced about the several meetings he had with the late Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister.
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari also took to social media to extend his condolences. Gadkari wrote of Pawar's administrative acumen, developmental vision, and the latter's ability to connect with people.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh wrote: "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."
Shiv Sena (UBT) spokesperson Priyanka Chaturvedi said that the incident was "very shocking, painful, and heart-rending". She added that despite political differences, they've always worked together.
Chaturvedi added, "He was a really committed man who kept to his work. I express my sympathies to Pawar sahab, Supriya ji, Sunetra ji, Parth and Jay. I also express sympathies to lakhs and crores of people in Baramati...Going away like this is very painful."