Maharashtra

Mumbai, January 30, 2026: The sudden demise of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in a plane crash has set off a flurry of political activity within the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP). Senior party leaders have reportedly urged Sunetra Pawar, Ajit Pawar’s wife and a sitting Rajya Sabha MP, to take on the role of Deputy Chief Minister in the Maha Vikas Aghadi government, though she has yet to make a decision. The discussions also involve the possibility of Praful Patel assuming leadership of the NCP, ensuring continuity and stability in the party. NCP sources indicate that any potential merger with Sharad Pawar’s faction will be temporarily put on hold, with final decisions expected once the party stabilizes. Political Consultations:Following Ajit Pawar’s funeral, senior N...

Pune, January 30, 2026: Following the sudden death of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in a plane crash, senior leaders of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) are moving swiftly to fill the political vacuum within the party. A top delegation recently met Sunetra Pawar, Ajit Pawar’s wife and a sitting Rajya Sabha MP, at her Pune residence to pay respects and discuss her potential return to active politics. Party leaders have reportedly suggested including her in the Maha Vikas Aghadi government as Deputy Chief Minister. The delegation included prominent NCP figures such as Executive President Praful Patel, Maharashtra unit chief Sunil Tatkare, and Cabinet Minister Chhagan Bhujbal. Senior leaders believe Sunetra Pawar, who hails from a political family herself, could help uni...

Pune, January 29, 2026: A tragic plane crash in Baramati claimed the lives of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and four others. The ill-fated aircraft, a Learjet 45 operated by VSR Ventures, had previously transported prominent leaders during the Bihar assembly elections, including Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy CM Eknath Shinde, and Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma. According to sources at Patna airport, the plane was scheduled to fly again to Patna on the day of the crash. A businessman, Mahesh Kumar Reddy, was supposed to travel from Shamshabad Airport in Andhra Pradesh to Patna on the same aircraft, with a landing time set for 10:30 AM and a return flight at 9:30 PM. Following news of the Baramati accident, Reddy opted for an alternative chartered fligh...

Maharashtra bid farewell to Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Thursday, as thousands gathered in Baramati to pay their respects. Supporters raised slogans like “Ajit Dada Amar Rahe” (Long live Ajit Dada) in tribute to the late leader. Pawar’s sons, Parth and Jai, performed the final rites and offered their last respects amid emotional scenes. With Ajit Pawar’s untimely death in a plane crash, speculation has intensified over who will now take charge of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP). A Political Legacy in the Pawar Family Ajit Pawar was a dominant figure in Maharashtra politics, particularly in Baramati, the Pawar family stronghold. The family includes several active politicians: Sharad Pawar (85) – Patriarch and senior-most leader Sunetra Pawar (62) – Ajit’s wife, Raj...

Political tensions in Maharashtra intensified following the death of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in a plane accident. While Sharad Pawar had earlier described the Baramati air mishap as an accident, Shiv Sena (Uddhav faction) leader Sanjay Raut raised questions regarding the circumstances surrounding the incident, drawing parallels with the Ahmedabad plane crash. Speaking in Mumbai on Thursday, Raut said, “Has there been any proper investigation into the Ahmedabad plane crash? The facts and truth must come before the public.” He added that the sudden demise of Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister is shocking not only for the state but for the entire nation, and the people deserve answers. Criticism of BJP Raut also targeted the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), accusing the party ...