India, Jan. 28 -- The state of Maharashtra is in a state of mourning following the death of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in a plane crash near Baramati at 66 years age, a seasoned NCP leader with a long political career and a track record of helping to develop the state, died on January 28, 2026. The Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis declared state mourning from January 28 to 30, 2026, and January 29 as a holiday.

Several services and institutions will remain suspended in respect to the state mourning:

Essential services and critical infrastructure will continue to operate to ensure public safety and daily needs:

All schools in Mumbai including government, aided and private institutions will remain closed on January 29 while College...