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Ajit Pawar, the deputy chief minister of Maharashtra, died in a plane crash on Wednesday morning when a small aircraft carrying him crashed while trying to land in Baramati at about 8:45 a.m. 5 persons were killed in the incident, according to a statement from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). The crash has also drawn attention to Ajit Pawar’s personal and educational background.

Mumbai: Ajit Pawar, the deputy chief minister of Maharashtra, died in a plane crash on Wednesday morning when a small aircraft carrying him crashed while trying to land in Baramati at about 8:45 a.m. Five persons were killed in the incident, according to a statement from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). The crash has also drawn attention to Ajit Pawar’s personal and educational background.

Early Life and Schooling

Ajit Anantrao Pawar was born on July 22, 1959. He completed his school education in Deolali Pravara, located in Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra. He grew up in a politically active environment, which shaped his interest in public life from a young age.

College Education and Dropout

Pawar did not complete his college education. He reportedly dropped out after the death of his father. As a result, he entered public life without a formal higher education degree.

Political Career Despite Limited Formal Education

Despite not pursuing higher studies, Ajit Pawar went on to a long and influential political career in Maharashtra. He has been elected multiple times from the Baramati constituency and is regarded as one of the most experienced leaders in the state.

He is currently serving as the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra alongside Eknath Shinde under Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. Pawar has previously held the same post in governments led by Prithviraj Chavan, Devendra Fadnavis, Uddhav Thackeray, and Eknath Shinde, making him one of the longest-serving Deputy Chief Ministers in the state, though in non-consecutive terms.

Recent Incident in Baramati

According to initial information, the aircraft carrying Pawar crashed while attempting to land in a field around 8:45 am. A public rally was scheduled later in the day ahead of the Zila Parishad elections in Baramati.