A private plane carrying Ajit Pawar, Maharashtra’s deputy chief minister, crashed en route to Baramati, killing him and four others. Pawar, a key political figure and NCP member, had significant influence in Maharashtra’s sugar belt. Known for development projects, he faced corruption allegations. The crash, under investigation, occurred during an emergency landing, prompting condolences from PM Modi and Rahul Gandhi.
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