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Sunetra Pawar Slams Supriya Sule: Don't Politicize Ajit Dada's Accident, Give Probe Time
- •Sunetra Pawar urged Opposition leaders, including Supriya Sule, not to politicize the death of her husband, former Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who died in a plane crash.
- •She stated the family seeks a concrete outcome from the investigation and has faith in the agencies, confirming meetings with PM Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah.
- •Pawar defended the investigation's pace, emphasizing that agencies need time to complete their work and questioned whether constant media statements lead to meaningful progress.
- •Her remarks followed Supriya Sule's questioning of the Maharashtra government's handling of the crash probe and the lack of an FIR in connection with Ajit Pawar's death.
- •Sunetra Pawar appealed to those commenting on the crash to consider the pain of Ajit Pawar's immediate family, including his mother, children, and herself.
Key Questions Answered
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has submitted a preliminary report and begun work on its final report. The preliminary report flagged poor visibility, fading runway marks, and loose gravel. Additionally, the Maharashtra Crime Investigation Department (CID) is investigating the incident to determine if sabotage or criminal negligence was involved. The CID has focused on the flight's booking process and questioned officials from the aviation company.
The political dispute and internal turmoil following Ajit Pawar's death could lead to a reconciliation or merger between the two NCP factions. Alternatively, the conflict may weaken Sunetra Pawar's faction, potentially allowing Sharad Pawar to regain control of a unified NCP under the leadership of his daughter, Supriya Sule. The party currently faces severe internal crises, including legal challenges to Sunetra Pawar's leadership and rebellion over candidate selections.
The ongoing investigation could reveal new details about the plane crash, as authorities are examining several potential factors. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau's preliminary report highlighted poor visibility and runway issues at the Baramati airstrip.
