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Sharad Pawar

Sharad Pawar

President of NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar faction)

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Notable Quotes

"The crash that led to the death of my nephew and four others was an accident and shouldn't be politicized." — January 28, 2026

"The crash that led to the death of my nephew and four others was an accident and shouldn't be politicized." — January 28, 2026

"No politics involved" — Response to conspiracy theories about the crash, January 28, 2026

Stories

Maharashtra deputy CM Ajit Pawar killed in plane crash

Force in Play

85-year-old patriarch of Pawar political dynasty; now heads rival NCP faction

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