It has been a month since the death of the late Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in a Baramati plane crash. Several political developments unfolded during this period, but the shock of his passing remained.
On January 28, 2026, a plane took-off from Mumbai to Baramati crashed near Baramati airport. Five people, including Ajit Pawar, lost their lives in the crash. His sudden death left Maharashtra in grief and dealt a major blow to the Pawar family.
Today is February 28, marking one month since the incident. NCP-SP MLA Rohit Pawar and MP Supriya Sule shared emotional posts remembering him. Rohit Pawar wrote that he still feels the tragedy was a bad dream. He said he called Ajitdada’s phone on that dark day, hoping to hear his familiar high-pitched voice, but the call went unanswered. He also shared a screenshot of their WhatsApp chat.
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Supriya Sule posted a photo with her uncle Ajitdada, saying she will miss him forever. She wrote that it is still difficult to accept that he is no longer with them and that the void created by his absence will never be filled. She said the memories of their happy moments together will remain forever.
"It's still hard to digest that you're not with Ajit Dada. The void created by Ajit Dada's departure will never be filled. Dada, you will always be remembered. The memories of the joyful moments spent with you will stay with us for life. Miss you Dada," wrote Supriya Sule in a post on X.
On the morning of January 28, the day began like any other. Regular news was running on television when, around 8.45 am, reports emerged of a plane crash in Baramati, Pune. Once it became known that Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar was on board, the news shocked the entire state.
Videos recorded by locals showed flames rising from the wreckage and debris scattered across the area. Crowds soon gathered at the spot. As the list of passengers became public, confirmation came that Pawar was among those who died. Maharashtra went into mourning. Political leaders, including the Chief Minister, rushed to Baramati. Members of the Pawar family reached the site, while Sharad Pawar left for Baramati from Mumbai.
Party workers and supporters were devastated. Many broke down in tears. Pawar, known for beginning work early in the day, had shocked the state with the news of his death before morning had even passed. Even today, many supporters say they still hope he will return.