Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra
Deputy Chief Minister
Final term in office; died in service following the Baramati plane crash.
Politician · Deceased
Ajit Anantrao Pawar
Former Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra
Life status
Deceased
Died on 28 January 2026
Baramati · Maharashtra
Reported cause
Chartered Learjet plane crash near Baramati airport during landing.
Updated 2026-05-06
General Info
- Born
- 22 July 1959Deolali Pravara · Maharashtra
Most Recent Role
Most recent listed office
Former
Office History
Most recent first
Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra
Deputy Chief Minister
Final term in office; died in service following the Baramati plane crash.
Member of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly
MLA
Baramati · State Assembly
President, Nationalist Congress Party (Ajit Pawar faction)
Party Office
| Office | Party | Timeline | Jurisdiction | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Final term in office; died in service following the Baramati plane crash. | Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) | 2 Jul 23 - 28 Jan 26 | Maharashtra | Former |
Member of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly MLA Baramati · State Assembly | Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) | 2024 - 28 Jan 26 | Maharashtra | Former |
President, Nationalist Congress Party (Ajit Pawar faction) Party Office | Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) | 2023 - 28 Jan 26 | Not listed | Former |
Election Results
1 linked contests
Party Memberships
1 parties
2023 - Current