Maharashtra Plane Tragedy Spurs Calls for High Court Probe

Anil Deshmukh, former Maharashtra home minister, demands a high court-led investigation into the crash that killed Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar. Amidst merger talks between NCP factions, suspicions of sabotage persist. A thorough probe could shed light on whether it was an accident or deliberate.

Former Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh has called for a high court-led investigation into the plane crash that tragically claimed the life of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar. Addressing the suspicions surrounding the incident, Deshmukh emphasized the need for clarity on whether this was an accident or an act of sabotage.

He highlighted ongoing meetings between ruling NCP and Sharad Pawar-led NCP (SP) factions, amid talks of a merger. Details of these discussions are set to be disclosed soon. Deshmukh stressed the importance of a thorough investigation under judicial supervision to allay public doubts and uncover the truth.

Deshmukh also urged Union Minister Nitin Gadkari to avoid using small chartered planes. Meanwhile, meetings regarding the NCP factions' merger have continued, with party leaders promising future updates. The plane crash incident has sparked both political and public interest across Maharashtra.

(With inputs from agencies.)