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Ajit Pawar killed in plane crash, Mamata demands impartial investigation

Ajit Pawar killed in plane crash, Mamata demands impartial investigation

NYM Desk

Published: 08:24 PM, 28 January 2026

The sudden death of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has created a sensation across India. On Wednesday (January 28) morning, a chartered plane crashed in Baramati, Maharashtra, killing five people, including Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar. Immediately after this incident, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee demanded an impartial investigation under the Supreme Court. This has created a new stir in political circles.

Speaking to the media on her way to Singur, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said that naturally many questions are being raised about this accident. Ajit Pawar was thinking of reuniting with his old party, i.e. the Sharad Pawar-led NCP. In this situation, his death in such a terrible plane crash is a matter of deep concern for the country's politics.

Mamata Banerjee said that in this country, not only the common people, but even the lives of political leaders are not safe. She alleged that a few days ago, a leader of another party had claimed on social media that Ajit Pawar was going to leave the BJP. This accident happened after that. As a result, there needs to be an impartial and transparent investigation into the matter.

The Chief Minister also said that the investigation into this incident should be conducted only under the Supreme Court. People do not trust all other investigative agencies. All agencies are being bought. The people of the country now trust only the Supreme Court. After receiving the news of the plane crash, Mamata first expressed her condolences on her X handle.

There, she wrote that she is deeply saddened and shocked by the sudden death of Ajit Pawar. She feels personal loss due to the way the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra and his co-passengers died in the terrible plane crash in Baramati.

This accident has cast a shadow of grief over Maharashtra politics. Ajit Pawar was one of the most influential leaders in the state. He has held important positions several times in his long political career. It is believed that his death can have a major impact on the political balance of Maharashtra.

Mamata Banerjee expressed her condolences to Sharad Pawar and his family on the death of Ajit Pawar. She also expressed her condolences to the people of Maharashtra.

After this incident, various speculations have started in political circles across the country. The question of whether it was an accident or some other reason is being raised in various circles. Although government sources have claimed that it was a mere accident. However, the statements of opposition political leaders have made the matter more sensitive. It has been reported that the Maharashtra government has already started an investigation into the accident. However, after Mamata Banerjee's demand for an investigation under the Supreme Court, this issue is also gaining new importance in central politics. Any major incident in India's domestic politics also affects the political situation in the subcontinent.

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