Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed shock at the death of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and demanded a Supreme Court-monitored probe in the entire incident. Ajit Pawar and five others lost their lives earlier in the day after their plane crashed while landing in Baramati.

Conspiracy can’t be ruled out: Mamata Banerjee

"Ajit Pawar was about to leave the BJP-led alliance. Any kind of conspiracy cannot be ruled. A Supreme Court-monitored probe should be done in the matter. Nobody is safe in the country, including leaders,” the West Bengal CM said.

Taking to X earlier, she 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 ji, and late Ajitji's all friends and followers. The incident needs proper investigation.”.

Ajit Pawar was on his way to Baramati

Sending shock waves across the country earlier in the day, the plane carrying Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar and five others crashed while landing in Baramati. All six people who were on board the plane lost their lives in the incident. The state government has declared a three-day mourning period after the incident.

Leaders across party lines condole death

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Several leaders across party lines have condoled the death of Ajith Pawar. Taking to X, PM Modi wrote, "Shri Ajit Pawar Ji was a leader of the people, having a strong grassroots level connect. He was widely respected as a hardworking personality at the forefront of serving the people of Maharashtra”.

He added, "His understanding of administrative matters and passion for empowering the poor and downtrodden were also noteworthy. His untimely demise is very shocking and saddening. Condolences to his family and countless admirers. Om Shanti.”