Three-Day State Mourning Declared Following Death of Ajit Pawar

Maharashtra Mourns.

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MUMBAI, January 28, 2026 – The Government of Maharashtra has officially announced a three-day period of state mourning following the passing of the Honorable Deputy Chief Minister, Shri Ajit Ashatai Anantrao Pawar, who breathed his last today, January 28.

In a "CRASH" wireless message issued by the General Administration Department, the following measures have been put into immediate effect.

A three-day state mourning will be observed across Maharashtra from January 28 to January 30, 2026.

The National Flag will be flown at half-mast on all government buildings throughout the state where it is regularly hoisted.

There will be no official entertainment or government functions during this three-day period.

The state government has declared the closure of all government offices across Maharashtra today, Wednesday, January 28, 2026, as a mark of respect.

The notification, signed by Under Secretary H.P. Baviskar, has been dispatched to all divisional commissioners, collectors, and police superintendents to ensure immediate compliance with the protocol.