Why is ‘Baramati’ trending on Google Trends all of a sudden today, January 28? Allow us to explain its connection with Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister
Ajit Pawar. Reportedly, a plane crashed in Maharashtra's Baramati early Wednesday morning, January 28. According to Times Now sources, the NCP leader was also onboard the aircraft, with 4 others. As per ANI, all 5 lost their lives in the crash, including Pawar. The NCP leader was 66 years old. Soon after the crash, the fire crews were seen at the crash site. As per preliminary reports, the plane crashed after an accident occurred while it was landing; however, the exact cause of the crash is yet to be investigated by the authorities. Rescue operations have been launched. The fire crew, on the other hand, is securing the area and managing the situation. As per Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), the plane had 5 people on board, including Pawar, along with 2 more personnel (1 PSO and 1 attendent) and 2 crew (PIC+FO) members. A video of a crashed plane was also shared on social media, which is going viral. The video was shared on X (formerly Twitter) by the handle ‘Ashoke_Raj’. “Ajit Pawar's Plane Crash Lands In Maharashtra's Baramati. More details awaited,” the post read. It was shared today and pulled more than 9K views.
Ajit Pawar's Plane Crash Lands In Maharashtra's Baramati. More details awaited. pic.twitter.com/geD8G9meXK
— Ashoke Raj (@Ashoke_Raj) January 28, 2026
“Mumbai to Baramati charter plane crash landed at 8.45 am in Baramati, Maharashtra today. Deputy CM Ajit Pawar was on board. Visuals from the spot,” a post by ANI read.
#WATCH | Mumbai to Baramati charter plane crash landed at 8.45 am in Baramati, Maharashtra today. Deputy CM Ajit Pawar was on board.
Visuals from the spot. pic.twitter.com/A8edBaeUbM— ANI (@ANI) January 28, 2026
