Unverified reports circulating on social media and some websites on Tuesday morning claimed that Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar died in a plane crash near Baramati. As of publication, there is no official confirmation from the state government, police, or aviation authorities.
What the reports say
According to the claims doing the rounds, a small aircraft flying from Mumbai attempted to land near Baramati and crashed close to the airport area. The reports allege that five people, including the pilots and security personnel, were on board and that all died in the incident.
Visuals shared online show smoke and fire at an accident site and emergency vehicles in the area. However, the origin and authenticity of these visuals have not been independently verified.
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Official word awaited
Crucially, neither the Maharashtra government nor the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued a statement confirming the identity of any passenger or even the occurrence of such a crash. Police officials contacted by media outlets said details were being verified and urged caution against spreading unconfirmed information.
Senior leaders from the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) have also not released any official communication on the matter.
Background
Ajit Pawar, 66, is a senior leader of the NCP and currently serves as Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister. He is the nephew of veteran politician Sharad Pawar and cousin of Lok Sabha MP Supriya Sule.
In 2023, Pawar led a split in the NCP and later joined the NDA government in Maharashtra. Recently, there had been political buzz around possible coordination between the two NCP factions in local body elections.
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Why verification matters
False or premature reports about deaths—especially involving public figures—can cause panic and deep distress. Media ethics and standard journalistic practice require confirmation from official sources such as the DGCA, police, or the state government before publishing such claims as fact.
The bottom line
At this stage, the reports remain unverified. Readers are advised to rely only on confirmed updates from official channels. This story will be updated once authorities release a formal statement.
