In Mumbai, the national flag was flown at half-mast on government buildings as a mark of respect to the departed soul

The tragic and untimely demise of Ajit Pawar in a plane crash on Wednesday has not only left a vacuum in the BJP-led state coalition government, but also cast a shadow on the future of the NCP

The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) is likely to face a leadership crisis following Ajit Pawar's death, as there is no clear second-in-command, say political observers

According to an official statement, released by the DGCA, VSR Ventures is a non-scheduled operator (NSOP) with permit number 07/2014, valid until 20 April 2028. The company has a fleet of 17 aircraft, including seven Learjet 45s, five Embraer 135BJ, four King Air B200 and one Pilatus PC-12

The Ministry of Civil Aviation stated that the aircraft made first contact with Baramati at 8:18 a.m. and was cleared by Pune approach while inbound. During the approach to Runway 11, the pilots reported limited visibility and carried out a go-around after failing to sight the runway

The state government has also declared three days of state mourning, and several public offices remained closed on Wednesday

Ajit Pawar’s sudden death has led to widespread grief across Maharashtra and the nation

Ajit Pawar, 66, and four others were killed when the chartered aircraft carrying them crashed on Wednesday morning

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also expressed grief and sorrow following Ajit Pawar's death in the plane crash