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Minority Status Scandal: 75 Approvals Post Ajit Pawar's Tragic Death

NCP leaders demand a CBI probe citing serious lapses and conspiracy concerns in Ajit Pawar's fatal plane crash, with assurances of government support for the investigation.

  • On Tuesday, NCP leaders led by Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar met Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to demand a CBI probe into the crash that killed then Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on January 28 in Baramati.
  • Last week, Rohit Pawar, NCP MLA, raised alleged lapses including differing visibility reports and a last-minute pilot change, fueling calls for an independent inquiry.
  • Official investigators say the DGCA and CID initiated investigations shortly after the incident, and the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau assured an impartial probe.
  • The Maharashtra Chief Minister promised to raise the request with Union Home Minister Amit Shah, with the state government stating it will write to him for a CBI probe.
  • Seeking international oversight, Rohit Pawar, NCP MLA, urged involvement of the NTSB, BEA and AAIB and made presentations at two media interactions in Mumbai and Delhi.
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Times of India broke the news in India on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
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