Just In: Another Plane Crashes in India, Deputy Chief Minister, 4 Others Die
- Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar has died in a plane crash with four others in Baramati
- Investigation launched into the crash showed it happened while Pawar was heading home for the local elections
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi has paid tribute to Pawar, whom he described as a leader of the people
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The deputy chief minister of India's Maharashtra state, Ajit Pawar, has reportedly died in a plane crash along with four other people.
According to the Directorate General of the civil aviation, the plane, which was from Mumbai, the state capital, reportedly crash-landed in a field around the airport in the Pawar's constituency of Baramati.
Source: Twitter
Description of new plane crash in India
The BBC reported that the images from the accident scene showed wreckage of the plane engulfed in flames and full of smoke. The reason behind the crash is yet to be know and an investigation is being carried out.
In the crash, two members of the deputy minister's staff and two crew reportedly along with him, according to officials. Pawar was one of the most influential leaders in the state, a member of the coalition with India's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
It was learnt that the politician was on his way to his home region ahead of a local election before his sudden death. The aviation authorities said there were no survivors in the crash.
Taking to social media, Narendra Modi, the Indian Prime Minister, described Pawar as a leader of the people and commiserated with his family and lovers across the country.
Indians react to death of Pawar
Indians have taken to the comment section of the prime minister's post and reacted to it differently. Below are some of their comments:
KailashGWagh expressed grief over the death of the politician:
"Deeply heartbroken by the tragic and untimely passing of Shri Ajit Pawar Ji, a true pillar of Maharashtra (with Kumbha/Aquarius moon rashi). #AjitPawar This very unfortunate, drastic incident leaves us all in profound grief. Om Shanti Friends, we are navigating a very, very dangerous and uncertain period ahead. Those with Kumbha, Meen, Mesh, Simha, Tula, or Dhanu moon signs must remain and be extremely cautious, alert, and careful."
Source: UGC
Rajat described his death as a massive loss:
"Devastating news from Baramati. Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar has passed away after his chartered Learjet 45 (VT-SSK) crashed during landing at Baramati Airport. 5 people on board, including Pawar, his staff, and 2 crew members, have reportedly perished. A massive loss for Maharashtra."
Ayesha Majid Khan called on the government to take responsibility:
"Every day, the people of our country and our leaders are becoming victims of plane crashes, but why does the Modi government not take any responsibility?"
PallaviCT said his dream was cut short:
"Yes, #AjitPawar Saheb was a grassroots leader, an able administrator. From my contacts in Mantralaya, I came to know that he was an extremely hardworking minister, always on time, working till late, with very good work ethics, and cleared work fast. He was Deputy CM a record number of times & dreamt of becoming a CM once. Sadly, that dream remained unfulfilled."
Read the full statement of the prime minister here on X:
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Proofreading by James Ojo, copy editor at Legit.ng.
Source: Legit.ng
