On January 28, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the plane crash in Baramati, Maharashtra. He also condoled the death of Maharashtra Deputy CM and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ajit Pawar. “I am deeply saddened by the tragic plane crash in Baramati, Maharashtra,” PM Modi posted on X (earlier Twitter).
Shri Ajit Pawar ji would have been a public leader with strong family ties and strong morals. He was widely respected as a hard-working personality who was always at the forefront of serving the people of Maharashtra. He had deep knowledge of administrative matters. For the empowerment of the poor and the deprived… pic.twitter.com/Rn1E8OXQRm
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 28, 2026
PM Modi shared pictures with Ajit Pawar
On the demise of Ajit Pawar, PM Modi shared two pictures with him and said, “Ajit Pawar was a mass leader who had a deep connect with the people at the grassroots level. He was highly respected as a hard-working personality, who was at the forefront of serving the people of Maharashtra. His understanding of administrative matters and his passion for empowering the poor and the underprivileged were also commendable. His untimely demise is shocking and deeply saddened. My condolences to his family and countless admirers.” Condolences. Om Shanti.”
What did PM Modi say while expressing grief over the accident?
Expressing grief over the tragic accident, PM Modi said, “My condolences to all those who have lost their loved ones in this accident. I pray that the bereaved families get strength and courage in this hour of deep grief.”
5 people died in the accident…
Ajit Pawar: Deputy Chief Minister
HC Vidit Jadhav: Ajit Pawar’s personal security officer
Captain Sumit Kapoor: Pilot
Captain Shambhavi Pathak: Pilot
Pinky Mali: Flight Attendant
After the death of Ajit Pawar, all the programs of Maharashtra government have been cancelled. Baramati bandh has been announced in honor of Ajit Pawar.
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