On Wednesday, January 28, 2026, the nation was left reeling under the tragic news of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar’s untimely death in a charter aircraft crash in Baramati. Among the first to react in the national capital was actor-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut, who was visibly shaken when informed of the tragedy by the media outside Parliament.Kangana, who is the BJP MP from Mandi, struggled to contain her emotions as the magnitude of the loss sunk in.

Kangana Ranaut reacts to Ajit Pawar’s demise

Kangana Ranaut was caught off guard by reporters in Delhi, as she was unaware of the early morning development while heading into the Parliament session. A stunned Ranaut told the reporters, “Oh my God. That’s horrible. This is such horrible news. There are not enough words to express. Apne emotions ko align karke (after aligning my emotions), I will give a statement later.”The actress noted that the morning rush often leaves little time for news updates, with the sudden revelation catching her off guard.