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Congress Remembers Ajit Pawar as a Leader with Deep Political Acumen

Congress spokesperson Atul Londhe remembered the late Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar as a leader with a deep understanding of Maharashtra politics who was liked across party lines. Senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh expressed deep grief and called for a thorough DGCA investigation into the crash, referencing a similar incident involving the same company years prior. The chartered plane crashed during landing in Baramati, claiming five lives including Pawar's as he traveled for a Zilla Parishad election rally. Congress leader Deepa Dasmunshi also extended her condolences, standing with the grieving family.

Key Points: Congress Pays Tribute to Ajit Pawar After Fatal Plane Crash

  • Ajit Pawar killed in Baramati plane crash
  • Congress praises his political understanding
  • Digvijaya Singh demands DGCA investigation
  • Crash involved a chartered flight from Mumbai
  • Five fatalities confirmed in the incident
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"Ajit Pawar had deep understanding of Maharashtra politics": Congress' Atul Londhe

Congress leaders Atul Londhe and Digvijaya Singh mourn Ajit Pawar's death in a plane crash, praising his political understanding and demanding a DGCA probe.

"He was a leader who was everybody's favourite, irrespective of political parties - Atul Londhe"

Nagpur, January 28

Congress Spokesperson Atul Londhe on Wednesday remembered the late Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar as someone with a deep understanding of Maharashtra politics.

Pawar was killed in a plane crash while travelling from Mumbai to Baramati in the morning.

Speaking to ANI, the Congress Spokesperson praised the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) Chief, stating that the veteran politician possessed a deep understanding of Maharashtra politics.

"He was a leader who was everybody's favourite, irrespective of political parties, and had a very deep understanding of Maharashtra politics," Londhe told ANI.

Senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh expressed deep grief over the tragic death of the Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and called on the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to conduct a thorough investigation into the incident.

"It is with deep sorrow that we learned of Ajit Dada's death in a plane crash. Ajit Pawar had a long and distinguished political career, full of experience. This is a huge shock for all of us. But the question is - why did this accident occur?" Singh told reporters here.

"According to preliminary information received, an aircraft from the same company suffered a similar crash in Mumbai three years ago. This incident happened due to low visibility. DGCA should conduct a full investigation into the incident. Who is conducting the maintenance of the aircraft owned by the company which owned the crashed aircraft?" he added.

Ajit Pawar was killed in a plane crash on Wednesday morning. He was headed to Baramati to attend a public rally for the Zilla Parishad elections.

According to DGCA, five people, including the crew, on board the chartered plane flying from Mumbai, Maharashtra, to Baramati died after a crash-landing at 8.45 am this morning. The crash landing of the Mumbai-Baramati charter plane occurred at the runway threshold in Baramati. Pawar was onboard along with 2 more personnel (1 PSO and 1 attendant) and 2 crew members.

The Congress party in charge of Kerala, Deepa Dasmunshi, also extended her condolences, calling the incident deeply saddening and stated that she stands with the grieving family in this time of pain.

"A very sad incident happened today. A private jet crashed, and Deputy CM of Maharashtra, Ajit Pawar, has passed away. It is a very sad thing. My deepest condolences to him, and I stand with the family in pain now," Dasmunshi told ANI.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Very tragic. The DGCA must answer the serious questions raised by Digvijaya Singh ji. If the same company had a crash 3 years ago, why were they still operating? Safety cannot be compromised, especially for our leaders.
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Aman W
Beyond politics, it's a human tragedy. To die on the way to serve the public in a Zilla Parishad rally... it's heartbreaking. The political landscape of Maharashtra will feel this void for a long time. Om Shanti.
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Sarah B
Respectful criticism: While the condolences are appropriate, we must also focus on accountability. Praise for his understanding of politics is fine, but the immediate priority should be a transparent investigation to prevent such accidents in the future.
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Vikram M
A leader who was "everybody's favourite" is a rare thing in today's polarized times. Speaks volumes about his character. Baramati has lost its guardian. Deeply saddened.
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Karthik V
The loss is not just for NCP or Maharashtra, but for Indian politics. Such seasoned leaders are an asset to the nation. The focus now should be on supporting his family and ensuring a watertight probe. No more excuses from DGCA.

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