Purely an accident, no politics in this: Sharad Pawar on nephew Ajit’s death

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“Purely an Accident, No Politics in This”: Claim Attributed to Sharad Pawar on Ajit Pawar’s ‘Death’ Is False

✍️ Editor: Sudhir Choudhary
📅 January 29, 2026

New Delhi/Mumbai — Claims circulating on social media and some digital platforms alleging that Sharad Pawar described his nephew Ajit Pawar’s death as “purely an accident” are false, according to party officials and government sources. There is no official confirmation of Ajit Pawar’s death, and no verified statement by Sharad Pawar making such remarks.

Senior leaders from the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) said the quote is fabricated and part of a wider stream of misinformation that has circulated in recent days. They urged the public to rely only on verified announcements from official channels.

No Official Confirmation, No Such Statement

Party officials said Sharad Pawar has not issued any statement—written or oral—addressing the death of Ajit Pawar, because no such incident has occurred. Government briefings and checks with local administrations have also confirmed that there has been no report of a fatal incident involving Ajit Pawar.

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Officials added that neither hospitals nor emergency services have reported an event consistent with the claims, and no official advisories or security arrangements—typical in the event of a high-profile death—have been put in place.

How the Claim Spread

Media monitors say the quote appears to have originated from unattributed posts that were rapidly forwarded across platforms. The messages offered no verifiable details such as time, place, or a source for the alleged remark. Fact-checkers note that such fabricated quotes often gain traction during periods of heightened political discourse.

Authorities said they are tracking the spread of misinformation but have not announced any inquiry into the origin of the posts at this stage.

What Is Known and What Is Not

Confirmed: There is no official confirmation of Ajit Pawar’s death.
Confirmed: Sharad Pawar has not made the quoted statement.
Not Released: Any action against the originators of the false claim.
Not Released: Further official clarifications beyond reiterating that the reports are untrue.