Call for Grief, Not Politics: Remembering Ajit Pawar’s Legacy Amid Controversy

Following the tragic air crash death of former Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, his nephew, NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar, urged leaders to refrain from politicizing the tragedy. Amidst conspiracy theories, BJP ministers emphasized the need for mourning, while a probe into the crash was underway.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Mumbai | Updated: 02-02-2026 22:23 IST | Created: 02-02-2026 22:23 IST
Call for Grief, Not Politics: Remembering Ajit Pawar’s Legacy Amid Controversy
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NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar has urged political leaders and the public to abstain from politicizing the unfortunate demise of former Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar in a recent air crash. He emphasized the importance of mourning over engaging in political debate during a period of such profound grief.

Rohit Pawar's appeal comes as BJP ministers similarly advised against political exploitation of the tragedy, highlighting that an investigation is ongoing to uncover the crash's cause. The calls for restraint come amid claims and conspiracy theories raised by Opposition figures like Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut.

Raut suggested the crash was 'mysterious,' citing Pawar's alleged possession of incriminating files. BJP ministers rebutted, urging patience for the investigation results. The incident has sparked discussions of potential political ramifications, including questions about the merger of NCP factions.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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