Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 22/07/1959 |
| Age | 66 years (died on 28, Jan, 2026) |
| Birthplace | Deolali Pravara, Bombay State, India |
| Date of Death | 28/01/2026 |
Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Ajit Anantrao Pawar |
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| Other Name | Ajit Ashatai Anantrao Pawar |
| Nickname | Dada |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 175 cm |
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| Weight | N/A |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Maharashtra Education Society High School Baramati |
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| College/University | College-drop-out |
| Educational Qualification | Secondary School Certificate (SSC) |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Ethnicity | Maratha |
| Caste | OBC |
| Address | Katewadi, Baramati, Pune - 413102 |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Father | Anantrao Pawar |
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| Mother | Name Not Known |
| Siblings | Brother: Shrinivas, Sister: Late Vijaya Patil (Media Person) |
| Spouse | Sunetra Pawar |
| Children | Son(s): Jay Pawar, Parth Pawar (Politician); Daughter: None |
Career
| Political Party | Nationalist Congress Party |
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| Political Journey | Elected to the board of a cooperative sugar factory in Pune in 1982. Elected chairman of the Pune District Co-operative Bank in 1991. Elected to the Lok Sabha from the Baramati Constituency in 1991. Held various ministerial positions in the Maharashtra government. Served as Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra six times. Served as Leader of the Opposition from 2022 to 2023. National President of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) from 2024. |
Style Quotient
| Car Collection | Honda Acord (Mh 12 E 0009), Trailer (MH 12 BB 5020), Trailer (MH 12 AH 866), Trailer (MH 12 BB 5930), Trailer (MH 42 F 7999), Tractor New Holland (MH 42 Q 3099), Tractor New Holland (MH 42 Q 42) |
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| Assets/Properties | Movable - Bank Deposits: Rs. 1.9 Crores, Bonds/Shares: Rs. 47.17 Lakh, Jewellery: Rs. 49.63 Lakh, Immovable - Agricultural Land: Rs. 2.71 Crores, Non-Agricultural Land: Rs. 2.89 Crores, Commercial Buildings: Rs. 6.96 Crores, Residential Buildings: Rs. 10.85 Crores |
| Salary | Rs. 1.50 Lakh + Other Allowances |
| Net Worth | Rs. 38.83 Crores (as in 2014) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Ajit Pawar is an Indian politician hailing from Maharashtra and is the nephew of the veteran political figure, Sharad Pawar. | |
| 2. He started his political journey in 1982. | |
| 3. Ajit Pawar has managed various significant portfolios such as agriculture, irrigation, power, and finance. | |
| 4. He is fondly referred to as 'Dada' by his followers and close associates. | |
| 5. While disinterested in art, culture, films, and technology, he does have a penchant for luxurious watches and pens. | |
| 6. Ajit Pawar predominantly converses in Marathi and is notably uncomfortable speaking in other languages. | |
| 7. Known to be a private individual, he typically abstains from social gatherings and events. | |
| 8. He is recognized for his punctuality and decisiveness. | |
| 9. Ajit Pawar has sparked controversy on multiple occasions due to his unconventional remarks. | |
| 10. He embodies a unique blend of ambition, arrogance, and aggression. |
Latest News about Ajit Pawar
28/01/2026 Ajit Pawar, Maharashtra’s longest-serving Deputy Chief Minister, passes away at 66 in a plane crash in Baramati.
28/01/2026 Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other political leaders express grief and shock over Ajit Pawar's death.
28/01/2026 Maharashtra government declares three days of state mourning following Ajit Pawar's demise.
28/01/2026 Investigation launched into the plane crash that killed Ajit Pawar and four others in Baramati.