Hyderabad: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday demanded a proper probe into the plane crash that killed Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP chief Ajit Pawar near Baramati.
Reacting to the incident, Mamata Banerjee said she felt deeply shocked by Pawar’s sudden death. In a post on X, she described the crash as a tragic loss. According to her, the incident claimed the lives of Pawar and his co-passengers.
Extending condolences, she conveyed sympathy to the Pawar family, including senior NCP leader Sharad Pawar, as well as to Pawar’s friends and followers. She also said the tragedy required a thorough investigation.
Leaders across parties demand probe into Ajit Pawar crash
Meanwhile, leaders across the political spectrum expressed grief and demanded accountability. Several leaders sought a transparent probe into the Baramati plane crash. The accident killed Ajit Pawar along with five others, including pilots and security personnel.
Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi said the news deeply saddened him. He noted that Pawar’s years of public service left a lasting mark on Maharashtra politics. He also called for a proper investigation.
RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav urged a high-level probe into the crash. In a post on X, he said he felt extremely heartbroken. He prayed for strength for Pawar’s family and supporters.
Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi leader Prakash Ambedkar also expressed shock over Pawar’s death. Stressing accountability, he called for a fair inquiry. He extended condolences to Pawar’s family, friends and followers.
Deeply shocked and stunned by the suddden 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…
— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) January 28, 2026
बारामती प्लेन हादसे में महाराष्ट्र के डिप्टी सीएम श्री अजीत पवार जी के निधन का अत्यंत दुखद समाचार प्राप्त हुआ।
ईश्वर उनकी आत्मा को शांति प्रदान करे तथा परिजनों और समर्थकों को इस अपूरणीय क्षति को सहने की क्षमता प्रदान करे। हादसे की उच्च स्तरीय जांच होनी चाहिए। विनम्र…
— Lalu Prasad Yadav (@laluprasadrjd) January 28, 2026