Maharashtra mourns the tragic death of NCP leader Ajit Pawar in a plane crash. His funeral in Baramati drew thousands of supporters and political leaders, highlighting his immense influence and leaving the state in deep sorrow.
Ajit Pawar Laid to Rest in Baramati
Baramati: Maharashtra’s political landscape was struck with grief following the tragic death of NCP leader Ajit Pawar in a plane crash on the morning of 28 January 2026.
His passing sent shockwaves across the state, leaving citizens and political colleagues deeply saddened. The tragedy was particularly felt in Baramati, a constituency and hometown closely associated with Ajit Pawar’s political journey.
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Ajit Pawar’s funeral was held on 29 January 2026 at the Vidya Pratishthan grounds in Baramati with full state honors. Thousands of supporters gathered from all corners of Maharashtra to catch a final glimpse of their leader. Streets leading to the venue were crowded with mourners, and local businesses along the procession route were closed in respect.
The funeral procession, carrying his body adorned with flowers, was accompanied by chants of “Ajit Dada Amar Rahen”, reflecting the deep emotional connection between the leader and the people.
The final journey began in the Vidya Pratishthan complex, where thousands of supporters lined the streets, expressing grief openly. Emotions ran high as his body was transported through Baramati’s major roads, culminating in the funeral site at around 11 AM. A guard of honor was accorded before his cremation, signaling the high regard in which he was held by both the state and the central government.
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Prominent leaders from across India attended the funeral to pay their respects. Union Home Minister Amit Shah, along with senior BJP leaders, visited Baramati to console the Pawar family.
Earlier, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and MNS leader Raj Thackeray had also met the family to express condolences. Other dignitaries, including Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy CM Eknath Shinde, BJP national leaders Nitin Gadkari and Nitin Naveen, were present.
Leaders lauded Ajit Pawar as a skilled administrator and a grounded, people-oriented politician, emphasizing that his absence will leave a lasting void in Maharashtra’s politics.
The tragic crash from Mumbai to Baramati on 28 January left the state in a state of collective mourning. From the moment his body was brought from Ahilyabai Holkar Government Medical College, the atmosphere across Maharashtra was one of sorrow.
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Baramati, considered Ajit Pawar’s stronghold, was particularly silent and somber, mourning the loss of its most cherished leader. For his family and party workers, the loss is irreparable, marking the end of an era in regional politics.
