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Ajit Pawar Funeral Live: 'Ajit Dada amar rahe' chants ring out as funeral procession progresses

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Ajit Pawar Funeral Live: 'Ajit Dada amar rahe' chants ring out as funeral procession progresses
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Why it matters

I believe that Maharashtra will never again have a leader like Ajit Dada," said Union Minister Raksha Khadse as she arrived in Baramati.

Key takeaways

  • Ajit Pawar Death News: Maharashtra will never again have a leader like Ajit Dada, says Union Minister "Yesterday’s incident was deeply heartbreaking, because no one had imagined that something like this could happen.
  • Ajit Pawar Plane Crash: Aviation probe team, forensic officials at accident site
  • Ajit Pawar Funeral Live Updates The funeral of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP leader Ajit Pawar who died in a plane crash in Baramati on Wednesday is being held today Several senior leaders including Union Home Minister Amit Shah and NCP patriarch Sharad Pawar are attending the cremation rituals The Maharashtra government has announced three days of state mourning to honour the veteran leader fondly known as Dada His death marks the end of a significant chapter in the states political history Stay tuned to IndiaTodayin for live updates as the funeral takes place today

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As the hearse van carrying the body of Ajit Pawar moved towards Vidya Pratishthan ground, people gathered on the street to pay him their last respects.

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The black box of the Learjet involved in the Baramati air crash that killed Ajit Pawar has been recovered. Investigators say it could provide crucial clues on what went wrong.

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Ajit Pawar Funeral Live: Amit Shan to land in Baramati shortly

Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to arrive in Baramati shortly. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde are at the helipad to receive him.

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Full state honours were accorded to Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar as his funeral procession began.

Ajit Pawar Funeral: Bereaved supporters chant ‘Ajit Dada amar rahe’

Supporters of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar chanted “Ajit Dada Amar Rahe” as his mortal remains were taken to the Vidya Pratishthan grounds for the last rites.

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Baramati Plane Crash: Last transmission before crash traced

A senior DGCA official confirmed that the final communication from the cockpit was a blunt, panicked "Oh S**t", just moments before the crash.

The aircraft reportedly went down significantly short of the runway threshold, though it remained within the overall perimeter of the Baramati airstrip. According to the official, the crew’s final point of contact was the local ground control, which is uniquely managed by pilot cadets from two nearby private institutions.

Ajit Pawar Cremation: Preparations at Vidya Pratishthan ground

Ajit Pawar Death News Live: Amit Shah to arrive at 10.15 am

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will arrive in Baramati at 10.15 am to attend the funeral of Ajit Pawar, which will be held at 11 am at the Vidya Pratishthan grounds. 

Ajit Pawar Death News: Maharashtra will never again have a leader like Ajit Dada, says Union Minister

"Yesterday’s incident was deeply heartbreaking, because no one had imagined that something like this could happen. The moment we heard the news yesterday morning, we were all filled with immense grief. I believe that Maharashtra will never again have a leader like Ajit Dada," said Union Minister Raksha Khadse as she arrived in Baramati.

Ajit Pawar Death: Funeral procession to begin shortly

Ajit Pawar Funeral Live: NCP leader's son arrives at Katewadi home

Ajit Pawar’s son Jay Pawar arrived at his residence in Katewadi amid heavy crowds as preparations continue for the state-honoured funeral.

Ajit Pawar Plane Crash: Aviation probe team, forensic officials at accident site

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Published: Jan 29, 2026

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