New Delhi, Jan. 28 -- Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ajit Pawar on Wednesday perished in a plane crash in Baramati while on his way to address public meetings ahead of the Zilla Parishad elections.

Details about the crash are sparse at the moment, with the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) confirming that all on board, including Pawar and four others perished in the crash.

(This is a developing story. Check back for updates)

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