Ajit Pawar: News
Ajit Anantrao Pawar is a senior politician of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) from Maharashtra and the nephew of party chief Sharad Pawar. As of 2021, he is the Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Finance in Maharashtra's Uddhav Thackeray-led Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government. Pawar marked his entry into politics by winning a cooperative sugar body's poll in the 1980s. Since his first time in 1991, Pawar has been an MLA in the Maharashtra State Assembly from the Baramati constituency and has often held multiple portfolios, including the post of Deputy CM. He has served Maharashtra in his capacity as the Minister of State for Agriculture and Power and Minister of Water Resources, among others. In the past years, many controversies have cropped up around the NCP leader, ranging from serious corruption allegations to backlash on his controversial remarks. In 2021, Pawar was also under the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) scanner for alleged corruption and money laundering offenses in the Maharashtra State Cooperative Bank (MSCB) scam.
Who are Parth and Jay Pawar? Ajit Pawar's sons
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar died in a plane crash on Wednesday morning. His plane crashed while attempting to land at Baramati airport in Pune district.
'Why ground fit aircraft?' Plane owner after Ajit Pawar's death
The owner of VSR Aviation, VK Singh, has defended the Learjet 45 that crashed at Baramati airport in Pune district, saying it was "absolutely fit" and ruled out any technical failure.
Ajit Pawar dies: What's next for his NCP faction
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ajit Pawar died on Wednesday in a plane crash. He was 66.
Ajit Pawar's body was identified by his wristwatch and clothes
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar was killed in a plane crash on Wednesday. The incident took place at Baramati airport, where his Bombardier Learjet 45, operated by VSR Ventures, crashed while attempting to land.
Who were other 4 people onboard Ajit Pawar's ill-fated plane
A plane crash in Baramati, Pune, on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, killed five people, including Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar.
Government details sequence of events before Ajit Pawar's plane crash
A private jet carrying Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar crashed near Baramati airport on Wednesday. The crash killed all five people.
Pilot issued 'mayday' before Ajit Pawar's plane crashed, probe finds
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar died in a plane crash on Wednesday morning. The accident occurred when a Learjet 45 aircraft crashed while attempting to land at the Baramati airstrip.
CCTV captures moment Ajit Pawar's plane crashed, killing all 5
The moment Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar's plane crashed near Baramati on Wednesday morning has been captured on camera.
Ajit Pawar's tragic death puts Learjet aircraft, operator under scanner
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar died in a plane crash earlier today in Pune district.
Ajit Pawar's Bombardier Learjet had crashed in 2023 as well
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar died in a plane crash near Baramati airport on Wednesday morning.
Who was Ajit Pawar, Baramati 'Dada' who dominated Maharashtra politics
Ajit Pawar, a prominent figure in Maharashtra politics and the deputy chief minister of the state, died in a plane crash on Wednesday morning.
'Very saddening': Modi after Ajit Pawar dies in plane crash
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that he is extremely "shocked" by the "untimely" death of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar.
What DGCA said on Ajit Pawar plane crash
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar was killed in a plane crash on Wednesday. The incident took place when the aircraft he was traveling in attempted to land at Baramati airport.
Modi, Shah call Maharashtra CM Fadnavis after Ajit Pawar dies
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah have reached out to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis following the tragic death of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in a plane crash.
Ajit Pawar plane crash: What we know so far
Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief, Ajit Pawar, has died after his plane crashed while trying to land on Wednesday morning.
Ajit Pawar dies after plane crashes during landing
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has died after his plane crashed while attempting to land in Maharashtra's Baramati, PTI reported.
What Maharashtra civic poll elections imply for key political leaders
The recent municipal corporation elections in Maharashtra have delivered a decisive victory for the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance.
BMC poll results: BJP-Sena alliance crosses majority mark
The BJP-Shiv Sena alliance has crossed the halfway mark in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) polls, taking the lead in 119 of the 227 seats.
Maharashtra civic poll results today; recap of exit poll results
The counting of votes for the elections to 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra will begin on Friday at 10:00am.
'0+0=0': Piyush Goyal on Thackeray unity in BMC polls
Union Minister Piyush Goyal has dismissed the opposition's "Marathi Manoos" narrative for the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections.
Ajit Pawar, Supriya Sule share stage; first time post-NCP split
In a surprising turn of events, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Ajit Pawar and his cousin Supriya Sule of the breakaway NCP(Sharadchandra Pawar) shared a political stage, marking a significant moment since their parties split.
'NCPs are together now...All tensions have ended': Ajit Pawar
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Ajit Pawar has said that all tensions within the Pawar family have been resolved.
'Unacceptable...': Fadnavis rebukes local BJP leaders over Congress, AIMIM alliances
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has slammed local Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders for forming alliances with the Congress and Asaduddin Owaisi's All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM).
In unprecedented move, BJP, Congress tie-up to sideline Shiv Sena
In a surprising political twist, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) allied with the Congress and the Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) to form the Ambernath Vikas Aghadi.
Woman dies after Ajit Pawar's convoy vehicle hits her bike
A woman, who was injured in an accident involving a vehicle from Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar's convoy, died on Tuesday morning, PTI reported.
'You have votes, I have funds...': Ajit Pawar warns voters
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has sparked a political controversy with his recent comments at a campaign rally in Malegaon.
Land deal controversy: Sharad Pawar breaks silence, demands inquiry
Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar has broken his silence on the land deal controversy involving his grandnephew.
Parth didn't know land belonged to state: Ajit Pawar
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has defended his son Parth, who is embroiled in a controversy over the purchase of government land in Pune.
Fadnavis orders probe into Ajit Pawar's son's ₹300cr land deal
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has ordered a probe into a controversial ₹300 crore land deal involving Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar's son, Parth.
'Am I playing marbles here?' Ajit Pawar berates flood-hit farmer
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has landed in a political controversy after a video of him snapping at a farmer went viral.
Ajit Pawar's viral video sparks debate over governance in Maharashtra
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Ajit Pawar has landed in a controversy after a video of him allegedly directing an Indian Police Service (IPS) officer over an illegal mining incident went viral.
'Itna daring hua hai kya': Ajit Pawar scolds IPS officer
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar was recently seen in a viral video having a heated argument with Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Anjana Krishna.
ECI should probe Rahul's 'vote theft' allegations: Sharad Pawar
Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Sharad Pawar has said that the Election Commission of India (ECI) should investigate Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's allegations of "vote theft."
Tensions at Dadar Kabutarkhana after protesters try forcibly feeding pigeons
Tensions erupted at the Dadar Kabutarkhana in Mumbai on Wednesday morning as members of the Jain community protested against a cover put up by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to restrict pigeon feeding.
Maharashtra minister sacked for playing 'rummy' in Assembly given Sports
Maharashtra Minister Manikrao Kokate has been stripped of his agriculture portfolio after he was caught playing 'Rummy' during an Assembly session.
Maharashtra 'Ladki Bahin' scheme: 14,000 men illegally availed benefits
Over 14,000 men have illegally availed financial benefits under Maharashtra's women-only Ladki Bahin Yojana, a recent report has revealed.
How light-hearted wedding photo turned into nightmare for Ajit Pawar
Vaishnavi Hagawane, the daughter-in-law of Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Rajendra Hagawane, died by suicide this month allegedly over harassment for dowry by her husband and in-laws.
'Congress-NCP were aware of 26/11 attacks in advance': BJP leader
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Madhav Bhandari has leveled serious allegations against the Congress and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP).
Ajit Pawar, Sharad Pawar unite for social causes in Maharashtra
In a surprising development, two of Maharashtra's most powerful leaders, Sharad Pawar and Ajit Pawar, have been seen together twice this week.
Shinde will now vet all Maharashtra files before reaching CM
In a major revamp of its administrative process, the Maharashtra government has decided that all official documents will now be routed through Deputy CM Eknath Shinde before they reach CM Devendra Fadnavis.
'Buy liver, kidney for ₹60,000': Farmer protests against Maharashtra government
In a one-of-a-kind protest against the Maharashtra government's failure to keep its promise of waiving farmers' loans, a farmer has taken to the streets to announce that he is selling his organs to repay them.
Maharashtra government reacts after Kunal Kamra's 'gaddar' jibe at Shinde
Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has called for responsible dialogue after Shiv Sena supporters vandalized a Mumbai studio over comedian Kunal Kamra's jokes on Eknath Shinde.
Minister Dhananjay Munde resigns after aide's arrest in murder case
Maharashtra Minister Dhananjay Munde resigned from his post after his close aide Walmik Karad was arrested. Karad is accused of murdering Santosh Deshmukh, a village head from Beed district.
Dressed neatly, Pune bus rape suspect visited multiple stands prior
The suspect in the Pune bus rape had visited several bus terminals in the days prior to the incident, presumably as part of his modus operandi, Maharashtra Minister of State for Home Yogesh Kadam said.
NCP expands core group; Bhujbal, Munde included
The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) has expanded its core group from three to seven members. Party chief Ajit Pawar announced the decision on Friday.
Maharashtra records 2nd suspected GBS death
Maharashtra has recorded its second suspected death due to the ongoing Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) outbreak.
Maharashtra records 1st Guillain-Barré syndrome death; total cases now 101
The Public Health Department in Maharashtra has confirmed a suspected first death due to the ongoing Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) outbreak in Pune.
Ajit Pawar's NCP to make Delhi poll debut
The Ajit Pawar-led faction of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) has released a list of 30 candidates for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections. This is the party's debut in Delhi's electoral politics.
'Disputes should end': Ajit Pawar's mother prays for NCP reunion
Asha Pawar, the mother of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, has sparked discussions of a possible reunion in the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP).
Maharashtra: Farmer garlands minister with onions to protest price drop
In a bizarre protest against falling onion prices, a Maharashtra farmer garlanded state Fisheries Minister Nitesh Rane with onions.
'Chance at centre...': Ajit Pawar on NCP's Chhagan Bhujbal row
Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ajit Pawar has finally spoken on the controversy over Chhagan Bhujbal's exclusion from a ministerial berth in Maharashtra's new government.
Maharashtra cabinet portfolios announced; Fadnavis gets Home, Shinde 3 others
After a delay since the oath-taking ceremony on December 5, the Maharashtra government has finalized the allocation of cabinet portfolios.
'Am I a toy...': Bhujbal questions NCP over cabinet snub
Senior Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Chhagan Bhujbal has openly expressed his displeasure after being left out of the recently expanded Maharashtra cabinet.
Explained: Discontent brews as 11 ministers dropped from Maharashtra cabinet
In a major reshuffle, 11 ministers from the ruling Mahayuti alliance in Maharashtra have been dropped from the newly-formed government headed by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.
NCP drops Chhagan Bhujbal from cabinet; hints at 2.5-year terms
In a shocking political development, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) president and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has dropped veteran leader Chhagan Bhujbal from the Maharashtra cabinet.
Maharashtra cabinet expansion today, over 30 ministers to take oath
The much-awaited Maharashtra cabinet expansion under Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis will take place on Sunday.
Fadnavis-led Mahayuti government passes trust vote in Maharashtra Assembly
The Devendra Fadnavis-led Mahayuti alliance government in Maharashtra easily passed a confidence vote in the state assembly on Monday.
IT Department clears Ajit Pawar of benami property charges
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has been cleared of benami property charges by the Income Tax Department a day after he was granted relief by the Prevention of Benami Property Transactions Appellate Tribunal in Delhi.
Maharashtra: Fadnavis to take oath as CM today
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Devendra Fadnavis will be sworn in as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra for the third time on Thursday.
'Fadnavis recommended my name before, today we recommend his': Shinde
Devendra Fadnavis, who will be sworn in as Maharashtra's new chief minister on Thursday, said he met Eknath Shinde on Tuesday, and the latter agreed to be a part of the new government.
Shinde likely to take oath as Maharashtra Deputy CM: Report
Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde will be sworn in as the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra on December 5, reports said.
Shinde not delaying Maharashtra CM announcement: Shiv Sena
The political landscape in Maharashtra is abuzz with anticipation as the state gears up for the swearing-in of its new government.
BJP likely to name Fadnavis as Maharashtra CM tomorrow
Ending the suspense over Maharashtra's next Chief Minister, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will announce its decision on Wednesday with senior party leader Devendra Fadnavis being the front-runner for the post.
Maharashtra: BJP names observers, Eknath Shinde's son junks deputy buzz
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has appointed Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani as observers for an important meeting of its newly elected Maharashtra MLAs.
'Insult to Maharashtra': Aaditya Thackeray on delay in government formation
Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray has slammed the delay in forming a new government in Maharashtra, calling it an "insult" to the state.
'Maharashtra CM candidate will be decided tomorrow': Eknath Shinde
Maharashtra's caretaker Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, who was in his native village for two days after taking ill, has broken his silence on the new CM stalemate.
New Maharashtra CM to take oath on December 5
The new chief minister of Maharashtra will be sworn in on December 5, 2024, at Mumbai's Azad Maidan, state Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule announced.
'BJP keeps half Maharashtra cabinet, offers Shinde Sena consolation deal'
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will keep half of the cabinet seats in Maharashtra, sources have said.
Shinde won't accept Maharashtra deputy CM's post: Sena tells BJP
Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Shirsat on Wednesday said that Eknath Shinde will not take the Deputy Chief Minister's post in Maharashtra.
Maharashtra: BJP says no to Bihar formula, firm on Fadnavis
The question of who will assume the role of Maharashtra's Chief Minister following the Mahayuti's resounding success in the state elections remains unresolved on the fourth day.
Ajit Pawar's faction misused NCP symbol: Sharad Pawar camp
The Sharad Pawar-led faction of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) has accused Ajit Pawar's breakaway group of "creating confusion" among voters by using the party's "clock" symbol.
Eknath Shinde resigns as BJP backs Fadnavis for Maharashtra CM
The question of who will assume the role of Maharashtra's Chief Minister following the Mahayuti's resounding success in the state elections remains unresolved on the third day.