A devastating plane crash claiming Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar’s life has unleashed political fury. Opposition figures, led by Mamata Banerjee, are pushing for scrutiny, but her remarks have been branded ‘disgraceful’ by BJP MP Kangana Ranaut.
In a pointed rebuttal, Ranaut said, ‘The entire nation is in mourning over this dawn disaster. Discussions rage in Parliament since we rely on charters and choppers. It’s frightening, so avoid such despicable talk. Exercise restraint.’ Following her initial condolences, this marks her firm stance against speculation.
Banerjee, blending sorrow with attack, grilled the Centre on inspection lapses and the improbable Baramati mishap. Rejecting government probes, she seeks Supreme Court involvement and noted Pawar’s BJP rift, eyeing a reunion with uncle Sharad Pawar—timing that screams suspicion.
Echoed by Omar Abdullah’s conspiracy nod, the episode exposes rifts. Pawar’s exit leaves Maharashtra’s coalition fragile, with Baramati’s legacy at stake. Amid aviation concerns, this verbal duel between two prominent women leaders signals escalating pre-election battles across states.