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Ajit Pawar

Ajit Pawar

Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra (deceased)

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Notable Quotes

"There are no permanent enemies in politics. I believe in the politics of addition, not subtraction." — Interview with Times of India, January 2026

"There are no permanent enemies in politics. I believe in the politics of addition, not subtraction." — Interview with Times of India, January 2026

"The entire process was complete and the merger was imminent in the next few days." — Statement to aide, five days before crash, January 2026

Stories

Maharashtra deputy CM Ajit Pawar killed in plane crash

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Killed in plane crash on January 28, 2026

Ajit Pawar, who served as Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister six times over three decades, died on January 28, 2026, aged 66, when his chartered Learjet crashed at Baramati Airport. His wife Sunetra Pawar was sworn in as his successor on January 31, becoming the state's first woman Deputy Chief Minister and taking three portfolios. Recent developments include her upgraded Z-Plus security cover, allotment of the official Devgiri bungalow, and Pawar family endorsement as NCP chief on February 5.

Updated Feb 5