Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar was killed in an air crash on Wednesday. (PTI)
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Ajit Pawar Dies in Baramati Plane Crash; Maharashtra Schools Closed Till Jan 30

  • Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar died in a plane crash in Baramati.
  • A three-day state mourning period has been declared, and schools will remain closed from January 28 to January 30.
  • Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis canceled all programs and is heading to Baramati.
  • The crash, which also killed five others, occurred due to poor visibility during landing at Baramati airport.
  • The incident is a significant shock ahead of Zilla Parishad elections, deeply grieving the Pawar family and NCP supporters.

Why It Matters: Maharashtra mourns the tragic death of Deputy CM Ajit Pawar in a plane crash, leading to state-wide closures.

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