Raut questions Ajit Pawar death, links to BJP scam file
Raut questions Ajit Pawar death, links to BJP scam file
Sanjay Raut hints at a mysterious link between Ajit Pawar's death and a claimed BJP scam file, prompting calls for a thorough probe amid Maharashtra politics tensions.
Sanjay Raut, a senior leader from Shiv Sena (UBT), voiced fresh doubts about the plane crash that killed Ajit Pawar, saying the timing was highly suspicious after Pawar claimed he possessed a file detailing BJP-era corruption. Raut asserted that the sequence of events surrounding the January 28 crash and Pawar's sudden death appeared mysterious, and he suggested the deceased leader might have been preparing to rejoin his uncle Sharad Pawar's circle. He said Pawar had spoken about the file on January 15, and within ten days he was dead in an aircraft accident, a link he described as troubling.
Raut also claimed that Pawar had decided to sever ties with the BJP and move back toward the NCP fold, a development that, in his view, would have marked a significant shift in national politics. The assertion added fuel to ongoing debates about political realignments in Maharashtra and the use of sensitive information in high-stakes power plays.
The crash occurred as Pawar’s aircraft attempted to land at Baramati airport in Pune district. Pawar’s allies have termed the death an accident and urged the public to avoid turning the incident into partisan rhetoric. Yet Raut’s remarks, echoed by others in the opposition camp, have intensified scrutiny and calls for an independent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash and Pawar’s last days.
Meanwhile, supporters of the ruling BJP rejected the allegations, emphasizing the need for a calm, factual inquiry and cautioned against turning a tragedy into political theatre. The episode has reopened questions about how political rivalries intersect with national security and governance during a period of intense regional competition.
Background context includes Pawar’s prior remarks about having a file related to corruption during BJP’s previous rule from 1995 to 1999, which supporters say underscores the volatile dynamics at play and the potential dangers of making explosive allegations without corroborating evidence. The debate now centers on accountability, transparency, and ensuring that such sensitive claims are examined through appropriate legal channels.
