Last farewell given to Ajit Pawar in Baramati, Sanjay Raut raised questions on the plane crash, demanded investigation:

News India Live, Digital Desk: ‘Dada’ and powerful leader of Maharashtra politics Ajit Pawar Merged into the five elements. After his death in the tragic plane crash at Baramati Airport on Wednesday, his last rites were performed at the Vidya Pratisthan ground in Baramati today. Thousands of supporters and dignitaries bid him a last farewell with teary eyes.

Meanwhile, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut has raised many serious questions regarding this accident and has demanded a high-level and transparent investigation into the matter.

Last journey: Farewell amidst crowd

Fate of Ajit Pawar, who had set out for the Zilla Parishad election rally, ended at Baramati airport itself. Supporters from every corner of Maharashtra reached his funeral. Everyone’s eyes were moist remembering his administrative skills and down to earth grip.

Sanjay Raut’s demand: “Accident or conspiracy? The truth should come out”

Expressing deep sorrow over the plane crash, Sanjay Raut said that mere condolences are not enough. He questioned the process of investigation, saying:

Technical failure or omission: Raut asked whether it was a technical fault of the plane, radar failure or negligence of the airport management?

Accountability: He stressed that the file cannot be closed considering the death of a big leader like Ajit Pawar as a mere ‘accident’. The public has the right to know the truth.

Citing previous investigations: Referring to previous plane accidents, he asked whether those investigations ever yielded concrete results? This time the administration will have to go to the root.Sanjay Raut’s statement: “If it was a technical glitch, we would have to know the root cause. The administration and the police should understand the seriousness of the matter.”

Current status of investigation: Black box recovered

Technical teams are working on war footing to find out the cause of the accident:

black box: Investigating officers recovered from the debris voice recorder And Flight Data Recorder (Black Box) Have recovered. This will reveal the communications and technical condition of the plane just before it crashed.

Police action: Pune Rural Police at Baramati Taluka Police Station Accidental Death Report (ADR) Have registered.

DGCA team: The expert team of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is investigating whether it was human error (pilot error) or mechanical failure.

End of an era in Maharashtra politics

Ajit Pawar’s departure is an irreparable loss for Maharashtra. He was not only an efficient administrator but was also considered an adept player of coalition politics. His demise has created a void in the state’s politics, which does not seem possible to be filled in the near future.