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On this Special Report, Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu addresses the tragic aircraft accident in Baramati that claimed the life of prominent leader Ajit Dada and four others. Expressing deep grief, the Minister stated, 'We will do the investigation in a transparent and accountable way' to determine the exact cause of the crash. Providing preliminary details, Naidu explained that the aircraft attempted to land around 8:48 am but initially reported that the runway was not in sight. Following a 'go-around' procedure, the pilots received landing clearance from the Baramati Air Traffic Control (ATC) before the accident occurred. The Minister paid tribute to the deceased leader, describing him as a grassroots politician whose loss is 'irreparable' for Maharashtra. Teams from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) have been deployed to the site to conduct a thorough probe into the technical and environmental factors involved.

In this news bulletin, an unidentified speaker reports on the tragic demise of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar. The broadcast highlights the arrival of NCP patriarch Sharad Pawar at Baramati airport, where he was seen being assisted by an attendant. The speaker notes that the 'line, that divide has been blurred by the death of his nephew, Ajit Pawar,' referring to the previous political split within the family. The report details the arrival of Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis, and the Governor for the state funeral. Due to the tragic nature of the incident, where mortal remains were reportedly identified by a wristwatch, the family and state authorities have scheduled the final rites for 5 PM this evening. Huge crowds of supporters have gathered at the Pawar family residence, Modi Bagh, and near the hospital in Baramati to pay their final respects amidst a three-day period of state mourning.

On this India Today special report, the focus is on the tragic flight crash involving Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and four others. Ashish Kumar Mali, an NCP worker and father of flight attendant Pinky Mally, shares his grief after losing his daughter in the accident. Mali stated, 'I lost my daughter but Maharashtra lost its son,' referring to the demise of the Deputy Chief Minister. He recalled how Pinky had served several high-profile figures, including Devendra Fadnavis and the Prime Minister's brother, expressing immense pride in her professional journey from a middle-class background to a VVIP flight attendant. The transcript details the final conversation between the father and daughter before the flight to Baramati. The report also highlights the loss of Captain Sumit Kapoor, Captain Shambhavi, and the security staff on board. This segment captures the human cost of the tragedy that has claimed five lives, including the pilots and the Deputy Chief Minister's staff.

This special report covers the tragic demise of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in a plane crash. The incident occurred as his Leo jet, traveling from Mumbai to Baramati for an election rally, attempted an emergency landing due to poor visibility. The aircraft reportedly plummeted from 100 feet, resulting in a massive explosion that claimed five lives. The speaker notes, 'The sheer fact that the Deputy Chief Minister's mortal remains were identified, not even by clothes, but by a watch that Ajit Pawar was wearing on his hand.' Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde expressed deep grief, describing Pawar as a 'transparent politician' and a 'bold leader' who contributed significantly to the state's development. The final rites are expected to take place today as the state mourns the loss of a prominent political figure.