Three days of mourning were declared in the Indian state of Maharashtra after the death of the state’s deputy chief minister
Three days of mourning have been declared in the Indian state of Maharashtra after the death of the state’s deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar, who was killed when his plane went down in flames on Wednesday.
Pawar, who had spent decades in politics in the wealthy and powerful Indian state, was travelling back to campaign in his home constituency when his plane made a failed attempted landing and caught fire as it hit the ground.
Two members of his staff and two crew members were also on board the flight. The authorities confirmed there were no survivors.
Thousands of his followers and supporters filled the streets of his home region of Baramati on Thursday for his funeral, where he was to be cremated with full state honours. Home minister Amit Shah was expected to attend the funeral.
