The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has paid homage to Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Shri Ajit Pawar following his sudden demise in a tragic aircraft accident on Wednesday morning.
In a condolence message issued by Dattatreya Hosabale, Sarkaryavah of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, the organisation described the incident as “extremely unfortunate and sad,” noting that Shri Ajit Pawar’s public life was long and influential. The RSS conveyed its heartfelt tributes and prayed for peace to the departed soul. Om Shanti.
महाराष्ट्र के उपमुख्यमंत्री श्री अजित पवार जी का आज अचानक विमान दुर्घटना में निधन होना अत्यंत दुर्भाग्यपूर्ण एवं दुखद है। उनका सार्वजनिक जीवन काफी लंबा एवं प्रभावी रहा है। राष्ट्रीय स्वयंसेवक संघ उन्हें हृदयपूर्वक श्रद्धांजलि अर्पित करता है तथा ईश्वर से प्रार्थना करता है कि उनकी… pic.twitter.com/TbdU9Nj2C3
— RSS (@RSSorg) January 28, 2026
The message:
“The sudden demise of Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister Shri Ajit Pawar ji today in an aircraft accident is extremely unfortunate and sad. His public life was quite long and influential. The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh offers him heartfelt tributes and prays to God to grant peace to his soul. Om Shanti.”
— Dattatreya Hosabale, Sarkaryavah, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh
According to available information, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and four others lost their lives when a small, privately operated chartered aircraft crashed in Pune district. The aircraft had taken off from Mumbai and was en route to attend a series of scheduled political rallies. Sources said Pawar was slated to participate in four key public meetings ahead of the local body elections.
Preliminary findings from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) suggest that the aircraft encountered severe technical difficulties and instability during its final approach at around 8:45 am. Further investigation into the cause of the crash is underway.
