A tragic chapter in India’s political history is marked by the untimely deaths of several prominent leaders in aircraft and helicopter crashes. From former chief ministers to senior national figures, these incidents claimed the lives of leaders who played significant roles in shaping the country’s politics. From Ajit Pawar to former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, here is a look at some of the leaders India lost in air crashes (Pics/Wikipedia, file pics, YSR Congress party)

Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) -- India’s newest Greenfield airport -- began commercial operations on Thursday (Christmas Day). (Pics/Sayyed Sameer Abedi and Navi Mumbai International Airport)