Maharashtra Schools Closed Today for Ajit Pawar's Demise; Exams Postponed

• Maharashtra schools and colleges are closed today, January 29, 2026, due to the demise of Deputy CM Ajit Pawar.
• Ajit Pawar passed away on January 28, 2026, in a plane crash in Baramati; three days of state mourning were declared.
• The holiday was announced for state mourning and to ensure safety amidst large crowds expected for his last rites in Baramati, Pune.
• All scheduled examinations for today are postponed, not canceled; new dates will be announced by schools and colleges.
• The closure applies statewide, including major cities like Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Nashik, and Sambhajinagar.

Why It Matters: Maharashtra schools and colleges are closed today due to Ajit Pawar's demise, with exams postponed statewide.