The aircraft, a Learjet operated by Delhi-based VSR Ventures, was carrying five people on board, including Pawar, two accompanying staff members and two crew members. All five occupants died in the crash, according to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)

President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday addressed a joint session of Parliament on the first day of the Budget Session 2026–27, reaffirming the Union government’s commitment to true social justice, inclusive growth, and the vision of Viksit Bharat. Highlighting key social security initiatives, poverty reduction efforts, and rural employment reforms