https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=68798 Ajit Pawar, six-time deputy chief minister, died in an air crash; his political career included leading a 2023 split retaining the party name, holding finance and planning portfolios, and facing controversies including an alleged Rs 70,000 crore irrigation scam and questions over his son's land deal. His death leaves immediate procedural consequences for the upcoming 2026-27 budget presentation and prompts negotiations over the future alignment or merger of party factions. en-us Wed, 28 Jan 2026 11:46:03 +0530 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 11:46:03 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=68798 Ajit Pawar, six-time deputy chief minister, died in an air crash; his political career included leading a 2023 split retaining the party name, holding finance and planning portfolios, and facing controversies including an alleged Rs 70,000 crore irrigation scam and questions over his son's land deal. His death leaves immediate procedural consequences for the upcoming 2026-27 budget presentation and prompts negotiations over the future alignment or merger of party factions. News - Wed, 28 Jan 2026 11:46:03 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=68798