Why Mamata Banerjee Is Calling for a Supreme Court Probe into Ajit Pawar’s Death

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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is calling for a Supreme Court-monitored investigation after the sudden death of Maharashtra Leader Ajit Pawar. The Deputy Chief Minister died in a tragic plane crash on Wednesday morning near Baramati.

Banerjee publicly stated she suspects a ‘political link’ behind the accident. She claims that federal agencies cannot be trusted to find the truth. This news has shocked the country and raised many questions about the safety of high-profile leaders in India.

The Facts of the Baramati Plane Crash

The accident took place at 8:45 a.m. on 28 January 2026. Ajit Pawar was flying in a small private jet. The plane tried to land at the Baramati airfield as the weather conditions were poor, with thick fog and low visibility. Witness reports say the plane hit the ground and caught fire immediately.

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Everyone on board the aircraft passed away. Government investigators have already arrived at the crash site. They are looking for the ‘black box’ to see if the engine failed. However, Mamata Banerjee believes there is more to the story. She suggested that Pawar was planning to change his political alliances before the crash happened. This claim has turned a tragic accident into a major national controversy.

Will Ajit Pawar’s Death Trigger an NCP Merger?

The question of the hour is what happens to Pawar’s political party. Many people are wondering if his followers will rejoin his uncle, Sharad Pawar. This is a huge gap in the news that affects millions of voters. Without Ajit Pawar, his faction of the party has no clear leader, making them weak before the next elections.

  • The Family Factor: Local leaders in Baramati want the family to unite again.
  • The Government: The current state government has lost a very strong administrator.
  • The Future: Many experts think the two halves of the party will merge within six months.
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If the party merges, the balance of power in Maharashtra will change completely. This could make the opposition much stronger. The next few weeks will show if the party stays together or breaks apart.

The demand for a Supreme Court investigation means this case will not be closed quickly. Lawyers and judges will likely oversee every step of the search for answers to whether the crash was truly an accident or premeditated. For now, the state of Maharashtra faces an uncertain political future.