Mumbai, India — January 28 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of indulging in what he described as “dirty and despicable politics” following the sudden death of Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Ajit Pawar in a plane crash.
Fadnavis said Banerjee’s remarks were “very unfortunate” and accused her of “stooping to such a low level in politics” at a time when leaders across the political spectrum are mourning Pawar’s demise.
“It’s very unfortunate. Senior leader Sharad Pawar himself has very clearly stated that an accident occurred and tragically, lives were lost, and that politics should not be played over this,” Fadnavis told ANI. “I am deeply saddened that we have reached such a point where such dirty and despicable politics are being played out even over someone’s death.”
Expressing personal anguish, the Maharashtra Chief Minister added, “I am very sad that Mamata Didi is stooping to such a low level in politics. It is very unfortunate and completely wrong. She should not have made such a statement. To insult a very close and beloved leader of Maharashtra by politicizing his death in this manner is absolutely wrong.”
The remarks came after Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief Mamata Banerjee hinted at possible foul play in the crash and demanded a Supreme Court probe into the incident.
In a post on X, Banerjee wrote, “Deeply shocked and stunned by the sudden demise of Ajit Pawar. The Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra and his co-passengers have died in a disastrous plane crash at Baramati this morning, and I am feeling a deep sense of loss. My condolences to his family, including his uncle Sharad Pawar, and to Ajit’s friends and followers. The incident needs a proper investigation.”
Meanwhile, NCP (Sharad Pawar faction) chief Sharad Pawar urged people not to politicize the death of his nephew, calling it a tragic accident.
“This is a huge loss for Maharashtra. The state has lost a dynamic and decisive leader,” Pawar said in a video message. “Some people are saying there is politics behind this, but it was an accident and there is no politics involved. Politics should not be brought into this.”
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