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‘Raises serious questions’: Mamata Banerjee demands ‘Supreme Court-monitored probe’ into Ajit Pawar’s death in plane crash
Mamata Banerjee also mentioned recent reports suggesting that Ajit Pawar had been considering a return to the Nationalist Congress Party (SP), led by his uncle, Sharad Pawar.
The chief minister was on her way to Singur to hold a public rally when she spoke to the media, and also hinted at the possibility of foul play. (Express photo by Partha Paul)
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said Wednesday she was “really shocked” over the death of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who was killed in a plane crash in Baranati, as she demanded a Supreme Court-monitored investigation into the accident.
The chief minister was on her way to Singur to hold a public rally when she spoke to the media, and also hinted at the possibility of foul play.
“I am really shocked to see the news that there is no safety and security for the people of this country. I learned on social media that Ajit Pawar was likely to leave the BJP, and it happened. I want a proper investigation under the supervision of the Supreme Court,” she said.
“What happened today raises serious questions. We have trust only in the Supreme Court, and no other agency, as all investigative agencies have lost their independence. All other agencies are purchased. It is a great loss for the country. He was likely to join the original force of his party,” she added.
She also mentioned recent reports suggesting that Ajit Pawar had been considering a return to the Nationalist Congress Party (SP), led by his uncle, Sharad Pawar.
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“Deeply shocked and stunned by the sudden demise of Ajit Pawar! The Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra and his co-passengers have died in a disastrous plane crash at Baramati today morning, and I am feeling a deep sense of loss. My condolences to his family including his uncle Sharad Pawar ji, and late Ajitji’s all friends and followers. The incident needs proper investigation,” she also posted on X handle.
She deferred her scheduled visit to New Delhi after the news of Ajit Pawar’s death.
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The Trinamool Congress national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee also expressed his shock over the death of the NCP leader.
“I am profoundly shocked and saddened by the tragic and untimely demise of Shri Ajit Pawar, Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, in the devastating plane crash at Baramati. My heartfelt condolences go out to his family, colleagues and associates, as well as to the families of all those who lost their lives in this tragic incident. May they find strength, courage and peace during this moment of deep sorrow,” said Abhishek.
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