Ajit Pawar Death: Mamata Banerjee Calls For Supreme Court–Monitored Probe

The Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar died because of a plane crash. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee issued her public response after the incident. She expressed her worries about how Pawar died.

Mamata Banerjee Expresses Shock and Suspicion

Mamata Banerjee announced to the media that she experienced deep shock after hearing the news. She explained that the incident creates doubts about how safe political leaders are throughout the nation. She put forth her belief that the crash involved a planned operation.

Demand for Supreme Court Supervision

  • Mamata Banerjee demanded a detailed investigation under the supervision of the Supreme Court. She explained that her party only holds trust in the highest court. She accused other investigative agencies of having lost their ability to function autonomously which makes them untrustworthy.
  • Political leaders from different parties shared their opinions about the situation. RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav and Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi expressed condolences on X, formerly Twitter. The two leaders demanded an open and comprehensive examination of the aircraft accident.