In this special report, the focus is on the emotional and political fallout following the death of Nationalist Congress Party leader Ajit Pawar. The unidentified speaker described the sombre atmosphere in Baramati when party patron Sharad Pawar arrived at Vidya Pratisthan to pay his respects. The speaker said Sharad Pawar ‘completely broke down and you could see him choking when he was addressing the media’ while requesting the tragedy not to be politicised. The program highlights Ajit Pawar’s reputation as a ‘son of the soil’ and a hard-working leader, known for his morning meetings and direct contact with constituents. Despite past controversies and corruption allegations, he remained a popular figure who was unapologetic about his ambition to become the Chief Minister of Maharashtra. The report examines the future of the NCP, which currently stands at a crossroads, and the impact of this loss on the political landscape of the Baramati constituency.

On this special report, correspondent Abhijeet Karmade provides live updates from Baramati following the tragic demise of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in a plane crash. The NCP leader’s mortal remains were kept at his native village Kathewadi for family honors before being taken for public viewing. Noting the ‘bitter irony’ of the leader’s demise, Karmade said, ‘They identified his body by the watch he was wearing in his hand and incidentally, the watch is the symbol of the NCP.’ The report details massive preparations at the Vidya Pratisthan grounds for the last rites, which are expected to be attended by Union Minister Amit Shah, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. The event reflects Pawar’s 35-year political legacy, his eight consecutive election victories in Baramati since 1995 and the deep grief shared by his supporters across western Maharashtra as the DGCA forensic team continues its investigation at the accident site.

In this special report, anchor Preeti Chaudhary and reporter Moushumi Singh cover the funeral of Maharashtra leader Ajit Pawar in Baramati. The transcript highlights the immense wave of grief as thousands of people gathered at Vidya Pratishthan, an educational center nurtured by the Pawar family, to say goodbye to the leader often referred to as ‘Dada’. Preeti Chaudhary says ‘Today, this is also a moment when the proverbial political divide between the Pawar family has completely blurred’ as Supriya Sule supports Sunitra Pawar after the tragic accident. The program details Ajit Pawar’s political legacy, including his eight-term dominance of the Baramati Assembly constituency and his recent victory by a margin of one lakh votes. Mousumi Singh, reporting from the ground, described the strict discipline Ajit Pawar was known for and the ‘great sense of loss’ felt by the local community, who saw him as a grassroots leader and son of the soil.

In this special report, the focus is on the high-level investigation into the tragic plane crash in Baramati that led to the untimely demise of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar. Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and forensic teams have reached the wreck site, located about 12 km from Baramati city, to collect samples and determine the cause of the crash. An unidentified speaker said, ‘As we are reporting, DGCA and forensic teams are at the crash site to inspect the remains of the aircraft after an alleged explosion.’ While Maharashtra Police has filed an accidental death report (ADR), political tension has emerged following demands for a Supreme Court-monitored investigation. However, Sharad Pawar has termed this incident as a tragic accident and has appealed to stop political discussions in this period of grief. The investigation is currently examining various angles including poor visibility, mechanical failure and human error, as preparations are being made for the leader’s funeral.