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Ajit Pawar Dies In Plane Crash: Political Leaders Across Parties Express Grief Over Maharashtra Deputy CM’s Tragic Death

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Mumbai: Political leaders cutting across party lines took to X to pay homage to Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP chief Ajit Pawar following the shocking news of his demise in a tragic air incident on Wednesday. Pawar was en route to Baramati aboard a small aircraft that crashed while attempting to land at around 8:45 am.

The crash claimed the lives of all five people onboard, including Pawar, triggering an outpouring of grief and condolences from leaders across parties. He was travelling to Baramati to address a public rally scheduled for 11 am ahead of the Zilla Parishad elections when the aircraft crashed into a field during landing.

The internet has been flooded with horrifying visuals of the crash, showing the seriousness and devastation of the impact. The aircraft can be seen completely engulfed in flames, firmly establishing that no one onboard could have survived the ill-fated crash. Visuals show charred remains of the private aircraft scattered across the site, with police and other officials present.

Several political leaders have offered their condolences following the tragic incident.

President Droupadi Murmu expressed deep sadness over the tragic plane crash in Baramati, which killed five people, including Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar. The President took to her official account on ‘X’ to offer her condolences:

“The news of the death of several people, including Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister Shri Ajit Pawar, in a plane crash in Baramati, Maharashtra, is extremely tragic. The untimely demise of Ajit Pawar ji is an irreparable loss. He will always be remembered for his special contribution to the development of Maharashtra, especially in the cooperative sector. I express my deep condolences to his family, supporters, and admirers. May God grant strength to the families of all others who lost their lives in this accident to bear this blow.”

PM Modi expressed sadness over the plane crash that killed five people, including Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar. The Prime Minister took to his official social media account on platform ‘X’ and said, “Saddened by the tragic air crash in Baramati, Maharashtra. My thoughts are with all those who lost their loved ones in the crash. Praying for strength and courage for the bereaved families in this moment of profound grief.”

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh expressed deep shock over the tragic incident. “Deeply shocked and pained to learn about the untimely demise of Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister, Shri Ajit Pawar. Throughout his long public life, he remained committed to the development and prosperity of Maharashtra. He was known for his compassion for the people and his unwavering dedication to public service. I extend my heartfelt condolences to his family, well-wishers, and admirers,” tweeted the Union Defence Minister.

Congress MP and Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi expressed sadness over the ill-fated plane crash and offered his condolences on the social media platform ‘X’. “The news of the demise of Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister Shri Ajit Pawar ji and his fellow travellers in an airplane accident today is extremely heartbreaking. In this moment of grief, I stand with the people of Maharashtra. I extend my condolences to the entire Pawar family and their loved ones during this hour of sorrow.”

On Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar’s death in the plane crash, Shiv Sena (UBT) spokesperson Anand Dubey said, “The news of Ajit Dada’s passing in Maharashtra has reached us, and it has left us deeply saddened and emotional. Ajit Pawar was not just a politician; he was known as a true people’s leader, a leader without enemies. It is hard to believe that he is no longer with us, because Ajit Dada worked for everyone, whether in Pune, Baramati, Maharashtra, or Mumbai.”

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut, on Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar’s demise and the death of five others in the aircraft crash, said, “This is very sad and tragic news. Today is a dark day in Maharashtra’s political and social life. When the news came this morning that the plane carrying Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar from Mumbai to Baramati had met with an accident, we were all praying for his safety. His passing has brought a mountain of grief upon Maharashtra. There was a special bond between Baramati and him, and it is a strange coincidence that he passed away there. I never imagined that we would have to pay tribute to him like this.”

Congress MP Pramod Tiwari said, “The details received about the plane crash are very upsetting and sad.”

Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar expressed shock over the tragic incident and took to social media platform X to offer his condolences: “Shocked and deeply saddened by the untimely passing of Maharashtra Deputy CM Shri Ajit Pawar in a tragic plane crash. His sudden demise is a great loss to public life and to Maharashtra politics, where he served with experience and resolve. My heartfelt condolences to his family and supporters, and prayers for strength in this hour of grief. Om Shanti.”

Dr Sudhakar K, Member of the Standing Committee on Finance and the Consultative Committee for the MEA and Central Silk Board, took to social media platform X to express his grief. “Extremely shocked and saddened by the tragic news of the passing of Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar ji in a plane crash. My heartfelt condolences to the Pawar family, his supporters, and the people of Maharashtra. Om Shanti,” he wrote.

Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy also expressed his sadness, saying, “It is very shocking and sad news. I express my condolences to his family.”

Union Minister Giriraj Singh said, “This is a really unfortunate incident. Reports are coming in that Ajit Pawar was also onboard. If it is true, then this is a highly unfortunate day. This is a heart-rending incident. May God give strength to the affected families. He was not just the Deputy CM of Maharashtra but also a well-known politician in the country. This is an irreparable loss.”

Union Minister CR Paatil said, “Ajit Pawar ji had made a place for himself in Maharashtra politics. This is a huge loss for his family and the state. The dynamics of politics in Maharashtra will change with his passing.”

On Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar’s death in the plane crash, Congress MP Vivek Tankha said, “I had no information about this at all; I just found out from you, and it is very concerning. I will pray to God that everyone is safe because Ajit Pawar was a great leader. We have very long-standing relations with Pawar Sahab and his family, so we sincerely hope that everyone remains safe and alive. We will pray to God that no one is harmed in this crash.”

Andhra Pradesh CM N. Chandrababu Naidu offered his condolences on social media and said, “Shocked and deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Shri Ajit Pawar ji in a plane crash this morning. I extend my heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and followers. Om Shanti.”

NCP–Sharadchandra Pawar leader Anil Deshmukh broke down after Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar was killed in an aircraft crash in Pune district.

On Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar’s death in the plane crash, BJD Vice President Debi Prasad Mishra said, “This is very sad news. Ajit Pawar was a respected leader of Maharashtra. He had even formed his own faction, separate from Sharad Pawar’s party. He was serving as the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra and had previously handled the Irrigation Ministry. He had a strong influence in Pune, Baramati, and across Maharashtra.”

On the death of Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, BJP MP Ashok Chavan said, “This is our personal loss. His passing has left a huge vacuum in Maharashtra politics. I express my tributes to him.”

On the demise of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in the aircraft crash, BJP MP Mayank Nayak said, “We have received the news of the passing of Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister and NCP leader in a plane accident today. I have personally had the opportunity to work with him during his time in Maharashtra politics. He was always dedicated to serving the people, and his passing is a huge loss for the people of Maharashtra and the nation. May God grant peace to his soul, and may He give strength to his family and all his well-wishers to bear this tragedy. This is my prayer to God.”

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari offered his condolences and said, “Ajit Pawar’s death is unfortunate. He was my close friend in politics, and we also had familial relations. His passing is a huge loss. On behalf of the party, I pay my tributes to him.”

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra expressed her condolences and said, “The news of the demise of Deputy Chief Minister Shri Ajit Pawar ji and others in the horrific plane crash in Maharashtra is extremely heartbreaking. May God grant peace to the departed souls. Deepest condolences to revered Sharad Pawar ji, Supriya Sule ji, their entire family, and the supporters of revered Ajit Pawar ji.”

Congress MP K. C. Venugopal expressed grief over the plane crash and said, “Shocked and stunned by the news of Maharashtra Deputy CM Shri Ajit Pawar ji’s untimely demise in a tragic plane crash. It is a massive loss for Maharashtra and the country. I convey my sincere condolences to Pawar saheb, Supriya Sule ji, his entire family, and followers in this difficult time. He left an indelible mark through his contributions to public life and administration.”

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta took to her social media account on platform “X” to express her grief and said, “The news of the untimely demise of the Honorable Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri Ajit Pawar ji, in a most unfortunate plane crash is extremely heartbreaking and shocking. His passing is an irreplaceable loss to Indian politics, particularly in Maharashtra. I express my deepest condolences to the bereaved family members and his supporters. May God grant a place at His divine feet to the departed soul and bestow strength and solace upon the grieving family to bear this immense sorrow. ॐ शांति।”

Kerala Congress leaders expressed their condolences by posting on the state’s official handle on the social media platform ‘X’. “Deeply saddened by the tragic news of Shri Ajit Pawar’s passing in the plane crash in Baramati today. His leadership and contribution to public life will always be remembered. Heartfelt condolences to his family, colleagues, and all those affected by this terrible loss. May his soul rest in peace. 🙏”

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Pradeep Purnekar murder case: Aaditya Thackeray accuses Eknath Shinde of protecting ‘conspirators’

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Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Aaditya Thackeray on Thursday alleged that Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde is desperate to safeguard former Thane Mayor Meenakshi Shinde from the Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Pradeep Purnekar murder case.

The Sena (UBT) leaders alleged that the police have merely arrested the contract killers and that until Meenakshi and Rajendra Shinde are arrested, the true conspiracy will never come out.

“We demand that the main accused and conspirator should be arrested at the earliest. We have no idea why she is being protected…when we met the police commissioner, we sensed that the policemen are convinced about who the main accused is,” said Thackeray, addressing a press conference in Thane.

Thackeray, along with Purnekar’s son Ram, Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut and Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders from Thane, held a press conference after holding a meeting with the Thane police commissioner.

Earlier, Thackeray visited the house of Purnekar to meet the wife of the dead leader.

Thackeray said that despite giving the evidence of CCTV footage, arrests have not been made.

“What and why are you waiting for?” Thackeray asked. “This is a political murder of which CCTV footage is available. Why are the main conspirator and masterminds not being arrested? Why is Eknath Shinde so desperate to safeguard the accused and conspirator?” he asked.

Thackeray criticised deputy CM and Thane’s guardian minister Eknath Shinde for detaining Ram Purnekar, who had gone to meet the latter demanding action in his father’s murder.

“We had come to Thane only to meet the Purnekar family and the police commissioner. But the local MP used abusive language and made a childish attempt to threaten us. Instead of facing us, they (Shinde-led Sena leaders) protested somewhere else and did not face us,” said Thackeray.

He also slammed Chief Minister and Home Minister Devendra Fadnavis for failing to deliver justice to the Purnekar family.

“The Home Minister is busy breaking parties, cutting trees and selling Sahyadri mountain ranges instead of stopping all these things,” he said.

Targeting CM Fadnavis, Shiv Sena UBT MP Sanjay Raut said that Maharashtra never had such a weak home minister.

“I want to tell those who challenged us to come to Thane that we not only came here, but we are ready to wait till we face you. Don’t boast because you are in power. It is not permanent. Meenakshi and Rajendra Shinde are the main accused in this case, and people are coming out of the streets to safeguard killers,” he said, adding that police will have to arrest both of them.

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CBI conducts searches in SBI fraud case against Aaj Ka Anand Papers Pvt Ltd

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The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday carried out searches at multiple locations in Pune in connection with an alleged bank fraud case involving M/s Aaj Ka Anand Papers Pvt Ltd, an official statement said.

The agency recently registered a case against the company, its directors and unknown public servants based on a complaint filed by the State Bank of India (SBI), Mumbai.

The complaint alleges criminal conspiracy, cheating, criminal breach of trust, and manipulation of accounts, resulting in a wrongful loss of Rs 81.66 crore to the bank.

According to the CBI, the accused allegedly suppressed and misappropriated business revenues, altered and falsified books of accounts and electronic records, and diverted funds in violation of lending conditions.

Investigators suspect that substantial amounts were routed through current accounts maintained outside the designated banking channels without obtaining the consent of consortium lenders.

The agency said the alleged diversion of funds and unauthorised transactions amounted to cheating, criminal breach of trust, misappropriation and criminal conspiracy, causing significant financial loss to SBI.

As part of the ongoing probe, CBI teams searched several premises linked to the company and its directors. The searches covered both office establishments and residential properties associated with the accused persons.

During the operation, investigators recovered documents and digital evidence that are believed to be relevant to the case. The seized material is being examined to ascertain the full extent of the alleged fraud, including the suspected diversion and misappropriation of funds, as well as the involvement of other individuals who may have played a role in the conspiracy.

The CBI said the evidence collected during the searches would help investigators trace the flow of funds and determine whether there were any violations of banking norms and sanction conditions imposed by the lending institutions.

Further investigation in the case is underway, the agency added.

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MLC poll result calls for self-introspection: Maha Dy CM Pawar

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NCP president and Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar on Thursday admitted that the Maharashtra Legislative Council election results call for self-introspection.

She was reacting after the NCP nominee Satish Chavan lost to the NCP SP candidate Pratapsinh Patil in the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Graduates’ seat.

MahaYuti alliance won Pune and Amravati Teacher’s seats while the Maha Vikas Aghadi bagged three seats including Pune, Nagpur and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Graduates’ Constituencies.

Speaking to reporters, Sunetra Pawar said, “In any election, there are victories and defeats. Even when the results come out, self-introspection is necessary, and we will do so. We will try to improve. I genuinely feel that this result calls for self-introspection on our part.”

Her reaction comes after the party working president Praful Patel, in his post on X, said, “Today’s Vidhan Parishad election results serve as a definitive wake-up call. The time has come for urgent introspection to rebuild trust, realign our priorities, and fix our organisational structure.”

The Maharashtra NCP chief Sunil Tatkare said, ” We will sit together and analyse the outcome.” Earlier, he emphasised that candidate selections and election outcomes reflect a collective failure and joint responsibility of the party leadership rather than individual missteps.

Pawar’s comment comes after the BJP and Shiv Sena engaged in a war of words over the Maharashtra Legislative Council polls. MahaYuti leaders expressed their displeasure and blamed Shiv Sena for the defeat. BJP placed the blame on Shiv Sena, stating that the loss occurred due to a lack of support from their ally. BJP accused Shiv Sena’s stance of undermining the Mahayuti’s strategy.

BJP spokesperson Navnath Ban stated that in the Graduates’ and Teachers’ constituency elections, ally Shiv Sena did not extend the expected cooperation in Pune and Nagpur.

By extending last-minute support to Sachin Sanap in Pune, Shiv Sena dealt a blow to Mahayuti’s unity. The votes Sanap received did not go to the BJP candidate in the Graduate constituency election.

Furthermore, in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Abdul Sattar actively campaigned directly against the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), which also caused a setback, Ban added.

In a post on social media, Ban wrote: “In the elections for the Teachers’ and Graduate constituencies, ally Shiv Sena did not provide the expected cooperation in Pune and Nagpur. By supporting Sachin Sanap at the last moment in Pune, Shiv Sena hit the unity of Mahayuti. The votes he received were lost to BJP in the Graduate election.

In Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Abdul Sattar campaigned directly against NCP, which also hurt our prospects. Had Shiv Sena followed the coalition ethics (Mahayuti Dharma) and supported BJP and NCP, Mahayuti would have won all five seats. However, out of greed for a single seat in Pune, Shiv Sena put its allies in trouble and lost the opportunity to win three seats. Damaging allies for the sake of one seat is not in the interest of Mahayuti.”

However, Shiv Sena spokesperson Anand Paranjape said that in Pune, if BJP had given a ticket to a loyal worker, it would have created enthusiasm among voters; BJP’s own workers rejected the outsider candidate. He demanded that the BJP should give due respect to alliance partners.

“There was a strong demand from party workers that Shiv Sena should contest one of the two seats in Pune during the Legislative Council elections. The candidate fielded by the BJP in the Pune Graduate constituency was not even a BJP member. Had the BJP given a ticket to a loyal worker who had dedicated his life and worked with steadfast loyalty for the party, that candidate would certainly have generated enthusiasm among party workers and voters. However, fielding an outsider candidate caused resentment among loyal BJP workers. BJP’s own workers and voters rejected this candidate. Therefore, blaming this defeat on Shiv Sena is incorrect,” remarked Paranjape.

“The notion that “we (BJP)will contest all seats and win all seats” is not appropriate for the Mahayuti. The BJP must maintain the respect of its alliance partners,” Paranjape said.

He added, “The BJP, which claims to be the world’s largest party, should introspect on its own electoral strategy and internal discontent instead of shifting the blame for defeat onto its allies.”

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