Deputy CM Ajit Pawar’s plane crashes in Baramati during landing

Baramati (The Uttam Hindu): A major incident involving Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar was reported on Wednesday when his aircraft crashed during landing in Baramati. According to preliminary information, several people were injured in the accident. Visuals from the spot show the aircraft lying in a field, with thick smoke rising from the crash site.

The incident caused panic in the area. Early reports suggest that Ajit Pawar sustained serious injuries, increasing concern among supporters and officials. As soon as the news broke, local residents rushed to the site to help, while administrative officials and rescue teams were mobilized.

The exact cause of the crash has not been confirmed yet. Authorities have said that the reason behind the accident will become clear only after a detailed investigation.

As per available information, Deputy CM Ajit Pawar had reached Baramati to attend a scheduled program. Baramati is considered the traditional political stronghold of the Pawar family, and Ajit Pawar represents this constituency as an MLA. In the 2025 Assembly elections, he secured a decisive victory from Baramati by defeating his nephew Yugendra Pawar. The incident in his own constituency has sent shockwaves across political circles.