Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed deep shock and sorrow over the death of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who was among five people killed in a tragic aircraft crash near Baramati in Pune district.

During this time, the national flag will fly at half-mast on all government buildings across Maharashtra. The final rites are scheduled to take place at 11:00 am on the grounds of Vidya Pratishthan, an educational landmark closely associated with the Pawar family legacy.

Speaking at annual NCC PM Rally in New Delhi, PM Modi said the NCP chief played a key role in the development of Maharashtra and the country.

Narendra Modi and Amit Shah on Wednesday contacted Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis and received updates on the Baramati plane crash

Political leaders across party lines expressed shock and grief following the sudden death of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in a tragic plane crash in Baramati. Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to seek updates,