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Sunetra Pawar Urges No Politicisation of Ajit Pawar's Death
Ajit Pawar died in a plane crash in Baramati on January 28.
His relative Supriya Sule asked why an FIR has not yet been filed in the death case.
She compared this with the quick police case against Amit Thackeray over the removal of a photograph of Narendra Modi.
Sunetra Pawar said Ajit’s family is suffering deeply.
She said the family also wants the investigation to finish soon.
However, she asked people not to use the tragedy for political arguments.
Sunetra said investigating agencies are working and should be given enough time.
The two sides therefore disagree about how the government’s response should be discussed publicly.
Sunetra Pawar said Ajit Pawar’s family feels the greatest pain from his death and urged against politicising it.
She said the family wants the plane-crash investigation completed quickly but asked people to give agencies time.
Supriya Sule questioned why no FIR had been filed over Ajit Pawar’s death while police acted quickly against Amit Thackeray.
Sule said the government’s response to the plane crash contrasted with the swift case over the removal of Narendra Modi’s photograph.
Rohit Pawar has continued asking about the CID probe and the reported CBI investigation into the crash.
- Who
- Sunetra Pawar and Supriya Sule are the main figures; Ajit Pawar died in the crash, while Rohit Pawar has also raised questions about the investigation.
- What
- A political dispute has emerged over the pace and handling of the investigation into Ajit Pawar’s plane crash.
- Where
- The crash occurred in Baramati, Maharashtra; Sule addressed the issue at an NCP (SP) office in Thane, and the response concerned Pune-related police action.
- When
- Ajit Pawar died on January 28; Sule spoke on Wednesday and Sunetra Pawar responded on Thursday.
- Why
- Sule questioned the lack of an FIR and contrasted it with swift action against Amit Thackeray, while Sunetra urged against politicising the death and asked that investigators be given time.
Supriya Sule’s Criticism
Sunetra Pawar’s Response
FIR and government priorities
Supriya Sule’s Criticism
Sule questioned why an FIR had not been filed in Ajit Pawar’s death case when police registered a case against Amit Thackeray within two hours over the removal of Narendra Modi’s photograph.
Sunetra Pawar’s Response
Sunetra did not provide a new FIR status but said investigating agencies are doing their work and should be given the necessary time.
Public discussion of the crash
Supriya Sule’s Criticism
Sule publicly challenged the government and the ruling NCP faction over what she described as official inaction and a lack of progress.
Sunetra Pawar’s Response
Sunetra said repeatedly raising the issue before the media may lead to a media trial and urged people not to politicise the tragedy.
Investigation timeline
Supriya Sule’s Criticism
Sule and Rohit Pawar have questioned the progress of the CID probe and the status of the reported CBI investigation.
Sunetra Pawar’s Response
Sunetra said Ajit Pawar’s family also wants the investigation concluded quickly and that she has approached senior national and state leaders to support a thorough probe.
Key facts
- Deceased
- Ajit Pawar, former Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Nationalist Congress Party leader
- Date of crash
- January 28
- Crash location
- Baramati, Maharashtra
- Sunetra Pawar’s position
- She said the family wants a prompt and thorough investigation but opposes repeated political discussion of the death.
- Supriya Sule’s criticism
- She said no FIR had been filed in Ajit Pawar’s death case and questioned the government’s priorities.
- Other case cited
- An FIR was filed against MNS youth leader Amit Thackeray over the removal of Narendra Modi’s photograph.
- Investigations mentioned
- The articles refer to an ongoing CID probe and questions about a CBI investigation.
Quotes
Sunetra Pawar
NCP president and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister
“When a photograph of Prime Minister Narendra Modi is removed, a case is registered against Amit Thackeray within two hours. On the other hand, no FIR has been lodged yet in the death case of my brother Ajit Pawar.”
thehansindia.com
“We are continuously striving for a thorough probe into this matter.”
thehansindia.com
Sources
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