Digital Desk: Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, tragically lost his life in a devastating plane crash on Wednesday morning in Baramati, Maharashtra. The incident occurred as the aircraft attempted to land.
Ajit Pawar, a senior leader of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and a prominent figure in Maharashtra's politics, was aboard the ill-fated flight.
The crash also claimed the lives of four others, including the pilot and co-pilot, as confirmed by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).
The Deputy Chief Minister was travelling to Baramati for election campaigning, with several meetings scheduled for the Zilla Parishad elections. He was also expected to address a public rally later that day.
Preliminary reports indicate that the aircraft lost control during landing, leading to a crash landing. The plane subsequently caught fire and was completely destroyed.
Investigators suggest that heavy rainfall or a technical malfunction may have caused the tragic accident.
Ajit Pawar's sudden demise at the age of 66 has left the entire nation in shock and mourning. With a political career spanning over four decades, he played a pivotal role in shaping Maharashtra's political landscape.
The crash occurred in Baramati, Pawar's home district in Pune. The airport, primarily used for small aircraft, had received the plane from Mumbai, which had departed at 8:10 am.
The loss of such a prominent leader has left a void in the political sphere, and tributes are pouring from across the country.
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