News India Live, Digital Desk: A very sad and shocking news is coming out from the politics of Maharashtra. State Deputy Chief Minister and veteran NCP leader Ajit Pawar died in a plane crash on Wednesday morning. This horrific accident happened just minutes before landing at Baramati airport. Four other people traveling with Ajit Pawar in the plane also lost their lives in this accident. The sudden demise of Ajit ‘Dada’ has sent a wave of mourning not only in Maharashtra but in the political circles of the entire country. The accident happened just before landing; According to the information received from the teams engaged in the investigation, Ajit Pawar had left for Baramati from Mumbai on Wednesday morning, where he had to participate in many important rallies and programs. His plane reached Baramati airport at around 8.45 am, but just before landing on the runway, the plane lost control and crashed. The magnitude of the accident can be gauged from the fact that no one on board the plane got a chance to escape. At present, forensic teams and aviation department officials have reached the spot and are investigating the technical flaws. PM Modi paid emotional tribute at the NCC rally. Prime Minister Narendra Modi remembered Ajit Pawar and paid tribute to him during the NCC rally held at Cariappa Ground in Delhi. PM Modi said: “Today is a day of great sadness for all of us. The work that Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar did for the development of the state and the country, especially the upliftment of rural areas, will always be remembered. I express my deepest condolences to his family and colleagues. ‘Dada is no more!’ Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis became emotional: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has expressed his deep condolences on the demise of Ajit Pawar. Sharing an emotional post on social media platform Where his last rites will be performed with full state honors on Thursday. In view of the huge crowd of his supporters and admirers, the administration has made tight security arrangements. The Maharashtra government has declared mourning in the state. Ajit Pawar, popularly known as ‘Dada’ in politics, had carved a niche for himself and remained at the center of power in Maharashtra for decades. His untimely departure has created a huge void in the politics of the state.