The government has declared the closure of all state government offices across Maharashtra on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. The decision was taken in view of the sad demise of Ajit Pawar
Official circulars issued by the General Administration Department (GAD), the Directorate of Education, and the Divisional Deputy Director of Education, Mumbai, confirm a three-day state mourning period from January 28 to January 30
The father of flight attendant Pinky Mali, killed in the Baramati plane crash with Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, recalls their last conversation and the promise she made to call him “tomorrow”
"It took a round in the air, appeared a bit unstable, and as it was approaching the runway to land, it hit the ground hard and exploded. There was a loud sound that could be heard at our home," a woman eyewitness said
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Shinde lauded Pawar’s contribution to public life, noting that they had served together in different cabinets. He also recalled that Pawar was his deputy when he headed the Maharashtra government between 2022 and 2024
Former Maharashtra Home Minister and NCP (SP) leader Anil Deshmukh breaks down into tears as Ajit Pawar killed in an extremely horrifying plane crash in Baramati Maharashtra
MNS chief Raj Thackeray expressed deep grief over the death of Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar death in a Baramati plane crash, calling him a close friend and an outstanding leader
The aircraft, a Learjet operated by Delhi-based VSR Ventures, was carrying five people on board, including Pawar, two accompanying staff members and two crew members. All five occupants died in the crash, according to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)
The Government of Maharashtra said the three-day mourning period would be observed from January 28 to January 30, 2026, as a mark of respect for Pawar’s life and contributions
In an emotional message, Fadnavis said Pawar was a mass leader with deep grassroots connect and described his death as a personal and irreparable loss. “The news has left me deeply distressed
Born on July 22, 1959, Pawar began his political career through the cooperative movement, particularly sugar factories and cooperative banks in western Maharashtra. He was the nephew of veteran leader Sharad Pawar
In an emotional message, Fadnavis said Pawar was a mass leader with deep grassroots connect and described his death as a personal and irreparable loss. “The news has left me deeply distressed
28 January,2026 12:39 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentBorn on July 22, 1959, Pawar began his political career through the cooperative movement, particularly sugar factories and cooperative banks in western Maharashtra. He was the nephew of veteran leader Sharad Pawar
28 January,2026 12:28 PM IST | Mumbai | Sanjeev ShivadekarThe Mumbai–Baramati charter plane crash-landed at around 8.45 am in Baramati. Ajit Pawar was among those on board the aircraft at the time of the incident
28 January,2026 11:39 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentCalling the loss “extremely painful,” Arvind Sawant described Ajit Pawar as a decisive and fearless leader who played a crucial role in shaping the development of the Baramati region
28 January,2026 11:02 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe city’s air quality remains moderate, with an overall AQI of 102. Sensitive groups, including people with asthma, lung, or heart conditions, may experience some breathing discomfort
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Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister (CM) Ajit Pawar died in a plane crash on Wednesday morning. Four others on board were also killed after the aircraft, which had taken off from Mumbai, crash-landed in Baramati around 8.45 am. PICS/PTI and BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT
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