In a shocking development following the tragic plane crash in Maharashtra’s Baramati, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has raised serious questions about the untimely demise of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar. Speaking to reporters in Kolkata, Banerjee expressed profound grief while hinting at deeper political motives behind the accident.
The crash, which claimed Pawar’s life along with others on board, has sent ripples across the political landscape. Banerjee revealed that just days before the incident, she learned from social media that Pawar was preparing to leave the BJP alliance and return to his original camp led by Sharad Pawar. ‘He was set to come back to his real path tomorrow, but this happened today,’ she lamented, demanding a thorough investigation supervised by the Supreme Court.
Banerjee didn’t mince words about the state of safety in India. Referencing the recent Ahmedabad tragedy where numerous lives were lost, she questioned the security protocols for high-profile leaders who rely on chartered flights due to tight schedules. ‘Even politicians aren’t safe in this country, let alone ordinary people,’ she stated, criticizing agencies like DGCA for lapses and alleging that investigative bodies are compromised.
The Trinamool Congress supremo extended her condolences to Pawar’s family, the people of Maharashtra, and NCP patriarch Sharad Pawar. On social media platform X, she posted a heartfelt message, describing herself as stunned and deeply hurt by the sudden loss. This incident underscores growing concerns over aviation safety and political intrigue at a time when Maharashtra’s deputy CM was reportedly on the verge of a major shift.
As opposition voices grow louder, Banerjee’s call for transparency highlights the urgent need for accountability. With multiple recent crashes raising alarms, the nation awaits answers on whether negligence or something more sinister was at play. The political vacuum left by Pawar’s death could reshape alliances in the state, keeping all eyes on the investigation’s outcome.