NCP (SP) Leader Raises Concerns Over Ajit Pawar Plane Crash Investigation
Senior NCP (SP) politician Jayant Patil has publicly questioned the reported damage to the black box in the plane crash involving Ajit Pawar, describing it as "impossible" and calling for greater transparency in the ongoing investigation.
Patil's Statements on Black Box and Crash Site Evidence
Speaking at an event in Sangli, Patil highlighted that while a watch and mobile phones were successfully recovered from the crash site, authorities reported the black box as damaged. He argued that this discrepancy makes it unbelievable that the black box could have suffered harm, especially when compared to other aviation incidents.
"A watch and mobiles were recovered from the crash site. Therefore, no one believes that the black box might have suffered any damage," Patil stated. He referenced the Air India plane crash at Ahmedabad airport, where the black box was retrieved intact, to bolster his point.
Patil emphasized the need for a swift and transparent investigation, urging officers not to delay the process. "We need to ensure the investigation is done in a transparent way. Officers should not delay it. The findings will be scrutinised by the opposition and, hopefully, by govt as well," he added.
Support for MLA Rohit Pawar's Research and Conspiracy Theories
Patil also voiced support for MLA Rohit Pawar, who has conducted research casting doubts on the accident and suggesting it might be part of a conspiracy. Through two presentations, Rohit Pawar attempted to frame the January 28 incident as suspicious.
"Rohit Pawar studied a lot on the subject. He is talking after doing his research; I have no doubt about it," Patil said. He called on investigators to address the doubts raised by Rohit Pawar, indicating a need for thorough scrutiny of the crash circumstances.
Political Context and Merger Negotiations
In a related political development, Patil revealed that NCP (SP) politicians, including himself, had presented facts showing Ajit Pawar was in negotiations with them and was seriously proceeding with a merger plan. This adds a layer of political intrigue to the crash investigation.
"We presented the facts; now the NCP functionaries have to think about it. The person with whom we were talking is no more with us," Patil remarked, hinting at the potential implications of Pawar's absence on the merger discussions.
The statements from Jayant Patil underscore growing concerns within the opposition about the handling of the Ajit Pawar plane crash case, with calls for accountability and clarity in the investigative process.
