Ajit Pawar death: Mamata Banerjee hints at foul play, wants court-monitored probe

Speaking to the media, Banerjee said she was “shocked” by the news of Pawar’s death and described the incident as a serious loss for the nation. She claimed there was “no safety and security” even for political leaders and referred to recent statements circulating on social media suggesting Pawar was considering leaving the BJP.

“What happened today raises serious questions,” she said, adding that only a probe under the supervision of the Supreme Court would be credible. “We have trust only in the Supreme Court, no other agency,” Banerjee said, alleging that investigative agencies had lost their independence.

Several political leaders have called for a proper and thorough investigation into the Baramati plane crash that killed Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar along with five others. Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi, RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, and Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi leader Prakash Ambedkar were among those demanding accountability while expressing their condolences.