Ajit Pawar, a veteran Indian politician, died in a plane crash in Maharashtra

Four people, including the deputy chief minister of India, have died as authorities investigate the reason of the crash and officials lament a decades-long career.

In a plane disaster that also killed four other individuals, veteran Indian politician Ajit Pawar, the deputy chief minister of Maharashtra, a state in western India, died.

According to authorities, the crash’s cause has not yet been formally established, and inquiries are still being conducted to ascertain what caused the tragedy.

One of the most significant and well-known political figures in Maharashtra, Pawar was a key player in the state’s politics for many years and held several positions as deputy chief minister.

Following the announcement of his passing, tributes have come in from all throughout India. Joining other major figures in expressing shock and sadness, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called Pawar a seasoned public servant with extensive expertise in government.

Although investigations are ongoing, further information regarding the incident and funeral plans is anticipated to be made public.