US EditionMaharashtra Mourns: State Leaders Pay Tributes to Ajit Pawar After Tragic Plane Crash
Ajit Pawar and five others died when their charter plane crashed near Baramati airport; Maharashtra declared three days of mourning and a public holiday, officials said.
- On Wednesday , Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar died in a plane crash near Baramati, and Fadnavis announced three days of mourning, calling him 'a leader connected to the ground.'
- The VT-SSK charter aircraft went down while attempting to land at Baramati airport, with Pawar travelling from Mumbai to attend election rallies.
- Officials identified the plane as VT-SSK, Bombardier Learjet 45; it took off around 8 am and crashed around 8.45 am, with all six people on board declared dead.
- The Maharashtra state government suspended official events and flew flags at half-mast, while Prime Minister Narendra Modi called Sharad Pawar to offer condolences and Baramati prepared for Pawar's last rites.
- Senior leaders across parties expressed condolences, saying his loss leaves a deep void, while aviation investigators examined flight data and weather as Sharad Pawar visited Baramati crash site.
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Maharashtra School Holiday January 28-30: All Schools To Remain Closed for 3 Days As State Mourns Ajit Pawar’s Death
The Maharashtra government has declared a three-day period of state mourning following the death of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who passed away in his hometown of Baramati, Pune. As part of the official protocol, all schools and educational institutions across the state, including Mumbai, will remain closed through January 30.
Maharashtra Announces Three-Day State Mourning Following Death Of Ajit Pawar In Plane Crash
This news bulletin reports on the sudden demise of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in a plane crash. Following the tragic incident, the state government has announced a three-day period of state mourning. A widespread bandh is being observed across Pune district, with markets, shops, and Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) offices remaining closed as a mark of respect. The speaker notes, 'The mortal remains will be kept at Vidy…
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