The political partnership between Ajit Pawar and the BJP was shaped by mutual ambitions and strategic calculations, yet remained fraught with underlying tension and skepticism from within the state BJP ranks.
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and four others died in a tragic plane crash near Baramati, Pune district. The aircraft was en route from Mumbai for zilla parishad election campaigns.
Ajit Pawar, a veteran NCP leader, has served as Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister six times but never ascended to the top post, highlighting his political journey and influence in state politics.
The Punjab government has extended Justice Shabihul Hasnain's tenure on the state's preventive detention advisory boards until 2028, ensuring continuity in legal oversight for detention cases.
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A Learjet 45 operated by VSR Aviation crash-landed at Mumbai airport in 2023, 28 months before the fatal Baramati crash involving Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar. All six survived the 2023 incident.
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar died in a plane crash in Pune's Baramati, adding to India's history of aviation accidents claiming prominent political leaders' lives.
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The tragic plane crash in Baramati marks a poignant end to Ajit Pawar's political journey in the constituency that defined his career. Explore how this Pawar family stronghold witnessed his rise, bitter family splits, and ultimate consolidation of power.
A detailed investigation reveals the harrowing final moments of Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar's jet, which crashed after two failed landing attempts. Authorities are examining technical and weather factors.
Expelled Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil has been granted bail by the Pathanamthitta District Sessions Court in a sexual assault case, overturning a lower court's denial.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis expressed profound grief over Deputy CM Ajit Pawar's death in a Baramati plane crash, announcing three-day state mourning.
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Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and five others perished when their Learjet 45 crashed during a second landing attempt at Baramati airport. The 15-year-old aircraft operated by VSR Ventures made an emergency landing that turned fatal.
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Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde expressed deep sorrow over Ajit Pawar's death, calling it an irreparable loss. He promised a thorough investigation into the plane crash to prevent future accidents.
A tragic plane crash claimed the life of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar. This article details the incident, investigation progress, and political implications.
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BJP MP Kangana Ranaut expressed deep shock upon learning about Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar's death in a tragic plane crash near Baramati, calling it 'horrible news'.
Eight private schools in Gurgaon received bomb threats via email, leading to evacuations and intensive police searches. No suspicious items found yet.
A plane carrying Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar crashed in Baramati, catching fire and exploding multiple times. Reports indicate the aircraft was destroyed, but details on casualties are pending.
Expelled Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil receives bail from Pathanamthitta court in third sexual assault case. He was arrested earlier this month following a complaint from a Kottayam woman.
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar perished in a tragic plane crash near Baramati. The NCP leader's death occurs during intense speculation about reconciliation with uncle Sharad Pawar and potential political realignments in the state.