Ajit Pawar Death Update: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has been cremated. Only his memories remain in the hearts of the people. His last rites were performed according to Hindu rituals at the Vidya Pratishthan crematorium in Baramati. A large crowd gathered to pay their last respects.
Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP President Nitin Nabin, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, and many other leaders from across the country attended his funeral procession. A gun salute was also given. He had died in a chartered plane crash on Wednesday, plunging the people of Maharashtra into deep sorrow.
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Plane crash to be investigated
Following the death of the Deputy Chief Minister in a plane crash in Baramati, the Ministry of Civil Aviation has ordered an investigation. All necessary response and investigation mechanisms were activated after the aircraft accident. Officials emphasised the need for a thorough, transparent, and timely investigation. The ministry further stated that the investigation is progressing rapidly and the black box of the crashed aircraft has been recovered.
VIDEO | Baramati: Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis and Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde arrive at Baramati Airport to attend the last rites of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar
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Several senior leaders were present at the crematorium
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari and Maharashtra ministers Pankaja Munde and Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil have arrived at the Vidya Pratishthan grounds to attend the funeral of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar.
#WATCH | Katewadi, Baramati | Full state honours accorded to Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, who lost his life in a charter plane crash in Baramati yesterday
Ajit Pawar's wife, Sunetra Pawar, and their sons, Parth and Jay, are present. pic.twitter.com/WTQQg5LHXr
— ANI (@ANI) January 29, 2026
Meanwhile, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari and Maharashtra ministers Pankaja Munde and Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil have arrived at the Vidya Pratishthan grounds to attend the funeral of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar.
It is worth noting that the Vidya Pratishthan grounds were packed with people during Ajit Pawar’s funeral procession. Thousands of people were seen waiting at the crematorium grounds, hoping to catch a last glimpse of him.
Plane crash to be investigated
Following the death of the Deputy Chief Minister in a plane crash in Baramati, the Ministry of Civil Aviation has ordered an investigation. All necessary response and investigation mechanisms were activated after the aircraft accident. Officials emphasised the need for a thorough, transparent, and timely investigation. The ministry further stated that the investigation is progressing rapidly and the black box of the crashed aircraft has been recovered.
Several senior leaders were present at the crematorium
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari and Maharashtra ministers Pankaja Munde and Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil have arrived at the Vidya Pratishthan grounds to attend the funeral of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar.