Ajit Pawar plane crash: Political leaders condole Maharashtra Deputy CM’s demise after Baramati incident

Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar died in a plane crash near Baramati on Wednesday, prompting a wave of shock and condolences from political leaders across the country, with colleagues and rivals alike mourning the loss of a seasoned statesman.

Maharashtra Government said in a statement that PM Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah both contacted Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadanvis and received information and updates about the plane crash.

Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India


Saddened by the tragic air crash in Baramati, Maharashtra. My thoughts are with all those who lost their loved ones in the crash. Praying for strength and courage for the bereaved families in this moment of profound grief.

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.




Draupadi Murmu, President of India

The news of the death of several people, including Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister Shri Ajit Pawar, in a plane crash in Baramati, Maharashtra, is extremely tragic. The untimely demise of Ajit Pawar ji is an irreparable loss.

He will always be remembered for his special contribution to the development of Maharashtra, especially in the cooperative sector. I express my deep condolences to his family, supporters, and admirers. May God grant strength to the families of all others who lost their lives in this accident to bear this blow.


Amit Shah, Home Minister

Today, the news of the loss of Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister and our senior NDA colleague Ajit Pawar ji in a tragic accident has left my heart deeply distressed.

The way Ajit Pawar ji dedicated himself to the welfare of every section of society in Maharashtra over the past three and a half decades cannot be expressed in words. Whenever we met, he would engage in long discussions on numerous issues related to the welfare of the people of Maharashtra. His passing is a personal loss not only for the NDA family but also for me.

I express my deepest condolences to the Pawar family. In this hour of grief, the entire NDA stands firmly with the bereaved Pawar family.


Mamata Banerjee, Chief Minister of West Bengal

Deeply shocked and stunned by the suddden demise of Ajit Pawar! The Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra and his co-passengers have died in a disastrous plane crash at Baramati today morning, and I am feeling a deep sense of loss, she said in a tweet. My condolences to his family including his uncle Sharad Pawar ji, and late Ajitji's all friends and followers. The incident needs proper investigation.


Rajnath Singh, Union Minister of Defence

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.


Giriraj Singh, Union Minster

This is a really unfortunate incident...Reports are coming in that Ajit Pawar was also onboard. If it is true, then this is a highly unfortunate day...This is a heart-rending incident. May God give strength to the affected families...He was not just the Deputy CM of Maharashtra but also a well-known politician in the country. This is an irreparable loss.


Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy

"It is very shocking and sad news. I express my condolences to his family."


Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Arvind Sawant

Expressed grief at the news of the tragic demise of Pawar.

"It is very sad news," Sawant said. "I always did what he said. He was a bold man. He had a big role in the development of the Baramati region. I express my condolences to the entire Pawar family."


Kerala Assembly pays respects to Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on his demise.




NCP-SCP leader & former Maharashtra Home Minister, Anil Deshmukh

Fails to find words and breaks down on news of Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar's passing away in a plane crash in Baramati.


Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister

Pawar's death is unfortunate. He was my close friend in politics, and we also had familial relations. His passing away is a huge loss. On behalf of the party, I pay my tributes to him.


Kapil Sibal, Rajya Sabha MP

Ajit Pawar What a tragedy The nation loses a stalwart An organiser par excellence A people’s person Our heartfelt condolences to the members of his family and of course the NCP and its workers who have lost a beacon of hope


Priyanka Chaturvedi, Rajya Sabha MP from Shiv Sena (UBT)

"This very sad news came early in the morning. Ajit Pawar ji himself was among the young leadership of Maharashtra, committed and dedicated to the cause of the state. Whatever responsibility he took on, he fulfilled it with complete commitment. We had our differences, but we also had the opportunity to work together. I met him many times on matters connected with the Pawar family. For me, this loss is deeply painful."