A senior NCP (Ajit Pawar group) figure, Amol Mitkari, confronted Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis today, insisting on a top-tier inquiry into the January 28 plane crash that claimed former Dy CM Ajit Pawar’s life. The meeting underscores rising doubts over the VSR flight’s condition and the circumstances of the tragedy.
Post-meeting media interaction painted a picture of urgency. ‘Our entire NCP team met the CM,’ Mitkari explained. ‘That flight wasn’t airworthy—no VIP should fly in such a state. Ajit Pawar boarded it, and it crashed. We demand a high-level probe.’ While Fadnavis noted an ongoing CID investigation, Mitkari argued it’s insufficient for a stunned state seeking closure.
The CM’s personal anguish was evident, Mitkari noted, as Pawar was his Mahayuti mainstay and dear friend. ‘He’s supporting Sunetra Pawar like family and committed to a thorough high-level review.’ This pledge aims to demystify Pawar’s untimely end.
Mitkari’s firsthand accounts add intrigue: ‘I’ve traveled with him 12 times by air. Ajit was meticulous—scrutinizing weather, takeoff viability, halting flights if risks loomed. It’s baffling he chose that plane.’
On Sharad Pawar’s crash-day remarks, Mitkari offered empathy: ‘Given the chaos, a veteran leader like him, grieving his son, chose words to prevent uproar. We get it, but transparency is now paramount.’
As whispers of foul play circulate, Mitkari’s advocacy amplifies calls for answers. Maharashtra’s political landscape braces for revelations, with the probe poised to redefine trust in aviation safety and leadership bonds.