# Shocking Plane Crash Claims Life of Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar: Bollywood Stars Mourn the Tragedy **In a heartbreaking aviation disaster this morning**, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP leader **Ajit Pawar** perished along with four others when their Learjet 45 (registration VT-SSK) crashed while landing at Baramati airport in Pune district[1][3][4]. The plane, en route from Mumbai for Zilla Parishad poll meetings, lost control during descent around 8:45 AM, veered off the runway, burst into flames, and exploded on impact—no survivors were found[1][3][5].
This tragedy strikes deep in Baramati, Ajit Pawar's political stronghold, where he was a towering figure in Maharashtra politics, known for steering state budgets and navigating NCP family dynamics with uncle Sharad Pawar[5]. Chilling details emerge: the same aircraft had skidded off a runway in Mumbai amid heavy rain in September 2023, raising questions about maintenance[2]. Initial probes point to possible loss of control, technical issues, pilot error, or weather, with DGCA launching a transparent investigation[1][3]. Rescue teams identified Pawar's body via his wristwatch amid the intense fire and explosions that charred the wreckage[5]. As news spread like wildfire, **Bollywood celebrities** poured in heartfelt condolences, reflecting Pawar's wide influence beyond politics[query source]. Riteish Deshmukh, Sanjay Dutt, Anupam Kher, Shilpa Shetty, and Madhur Bhandarkar led the tributes, with Shatrughan Sinha also condoling the "tragic demise" of the Maharashtra leader. Their messages underscore a profound loss—Pawar joins a somber list of Indian leaders like Homi Bhabha, Rajiv Gandhi, and Vijay Rupani who died in air crashes[6]. This untimely demise leaves Maharashtra's political landscape reeling, with ripple effects on NCP and state governance. What are your thoughts on this shocking event? **Share your condolences in the comments below, tag friends who should know, and help spread awareness—let's honor Ajit Pawar's legacy together!**Citations
1.https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/ajit-pawar-plane-crash-live-updates-emergency-landing-of-ncp-leaders-aircraft-in-baramati-maharashtra-deputy-chief-minister-10897305
2.https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/ajit-pawar-death-in-plane-crash-updates-plane-that-ajit-pawar-died-in-had-crashed-in-2023-as-well-10897518
3.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9BIPki7BaYg
4.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/ajit-pawar-plane-crash-live-updates-maharashtra-deputy-cm-baramati-hospital/liveblog/127675224.cms
5.https://economictimes.com/news/india/ajit-pawar-death-how-maha-deputy-cms-body-was-identified-after-plane-crash/articleshow/127682534.cms
6.https://www.rediff.com/news/report/pawar-to-rupani-leaders-who-died-in-air-crashes/20260128.htm
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