Politics over Ajit Pawar’s demise unlucky, keep away from giving completely different color to tragedy: Shinde
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Wednesday (January 28, 2026) decried politics over the demise of his cupboard colleague Ajit Pawar and stated the reason for the plane crash that killed the latter and 4 others was underneath investigation.
He insisted that nobody ought to unfold rumours or give a unique color to this delicate and tragic incident.
Talking to reporters in Thane, Mr. Shinde, who heads the Shiv Sena, stated with Pawar’s demise, he has misplaced his “elder brother” who not solely served as his colleague in numerous cupboards, however was additionally his deputy when he helmed the federal government from 2022 to 2024.
“It’s a very painful incident…very unhappy and unlucky for Maharashtra. The plane accident can be probed,” the previous Chief Minister stated.
A radical inquiry can be carried out to determine the precise reason for the deadly crash. The position of the airline firm, related businesses, technical consultants, the captain, or associated officers can be investigated, Mr. Shinde added.
“Nonetheless, it’s not proper to do politics or make allegations of a conspiracy within the identify of this inquiry,” Mr. Shinde stated after visiting Baramati.
-PTI
