NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar meets Rahul Gandhi, urges him to raise Baramati crash issue in Lok Sabha
New Delhi: Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar faction) MLA Rohit Pawar on Thursday met Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi in New Delhi and urged him to raise the issue of the Baramati aircraft crash in Parliament, seeking a fair and transparent investigation into Baramati plane crash that killed Former Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajith Pawar.
In a post shared on X, Rohit Pawar said he had handed over a detailed dossier of evidence to Rahul Gandhi regarding what he described as the suspicious circumstances surrounding the accident involving the plane crash.
लोकसभेतील प्रभावी विरोधी पक्षनेते माननीय राहुल जी गांधी यांची दिल्लीत भेट घेऊन अजितदादांच्या संशयास्पद विमान अपघातासंदर्भात त्यांच्याशी अर्ध्या तासाहून अधिक विस्तृत चर्चा केली.
— Rohit Pawar (@RRPSpeaks) March 12, 2026
तसंच या अपघाताबाबत वेगवेगळ्या स्त्रोतांकडून आम्ही अत्यंत मेहनतीने जमा केलेली संपूर्ण माहिती त्यांना… pic.twitter.com/iWQarTj32W
“Today in Delhi, I met Shri @RahulGandhi ji regarding the suspicious circumstances of Ajitdada’s plane accident. I handed over a detailed dossier of evidence painstakingly collected from various sources. I requested him to raise this issue in the Lok Sabha to demand an impartial inquiry. Grateful for his assurance of support. An inspiring meeting with a leader of great legacy. His family has sacrificed a lot for our nation,” Pawar wrote in the post.
Responding to the meeting, Rahul Gandhi stated in an 'X,' post, “Shri Rohit Pawar met me today and submitted a letter raising serious concerns about the investigation into the Baramati aircraft crash that claimed the life of Shri Ajit Pawar ji and others. Basic principles of law appear not to have been followed, and no FIR has been registered despite the seriousness of the matter. This incident warrants a fair, transparent, and impartial investigation."
Shri Rohit Pawar met me today and submitted a letter raising serious concerns about the investigation into the Baramati aircraft crash that claimed the life of Shri Ajit Pawar ji and others.
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) March 12, 2026
Basic principles of law appear not to have been followed, and no FIR has been registered… pic.twitter.com/Hg3AIDFVLq
In a subsequent post, Rohit Pawar expressed gratitude to Rahul Gandhi for his support, stating that his solidarity had provided strength to those seeking justice in the case.
“Thank you, Rahul ji, for standing with the people of Maharashtra and Pawar family in our fight to secure justice for Ajit Dada. Your support means far more to us than words can express. In a difficult and emotional journey like this, your solidarity gives strength, hope, and courage to countless people who are seeking truth and accountability. Your presence and encouragement inspire us to continue our pursuit of truth with determination and dignity,” Pawar said.
Thank you, Rahul ji, for standing with the people of Maharashtra and Pawar family in our fight to secure justice for Ajit Dada.
— Rohit Pawar (@RRPSpeaks) March 12, 2026
Your support means far more to us than words can express. In a difficult and emotional journey like this, your solidarity gives strength, hope, and… https://t.co/0SdjVImWm9
According to reports, Ajit Pawar died on the morning of January 28 when a Learjet 45 aircraft (VT-SSK) carrying him crash-landed while attempting to land at Baramati Airport in Pune district. The aircraft reportedly went down near the runway threshold, killing all five people on board. Among the deceased were Pawar, his personal security officer, a flight attendant and two pilots.
He was reportedly travelling from Mumbai to Baramati to campaign for the Zilla Panchayat elections.
Following the crash, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) constituted a multi-disciplinary audit team, which observed several non-compliances of approved procedures in the organisation in areas including airworthiness, air safety and flight operations. The regulator also ordered a special safety audit of VSR Ventures Pvt Ltd.
Earlier on March 6, Rohit Pawar had alleged a potential conspiracy behind the accident involving the aircraft carrying Ajit Pawar, claiming that a “big power” was shielding VSR, the aircraft operator in the case.
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345 Indian fishermen stranded in Iran return home via Armenia
New Delhi (PTI): A group of 345 Indian fishermen, who were stranded in Iran amid escalating regional tensions, returned to India via Armenia on Saturday, officials said.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar thanked his Armenian counterpart Ararat Mirzoyan for assistance in return of the Indian nationals.
The Indian nationals arrived in Chennai this evening, the officials cited above said.
The circumstances that led to them being stranded in Iran were not immediately known.
"Thank FM @AraratMirzoyan and the Government of Armenia for facilitating the evacuation of Indian fishermen today from Iran, through Armenia to India," Jaishankar said on social media.
Over 1,500 Indian nationals have left Iran through land border crossings in Armenia and Azerbaijan since the start of the West Asia conflict over a month ago.
"A group of Indian fishermen, stranded in Iran, are returning home via Armenia today; their flight is expected to reach India this evening," a government statement said.
It said the Ministry of External Affairs continues to closely monitor the evolving situation in the West Asian region, with the safety, security and welfare of the Indian community being accorded the highest priority.
It also made a mention of five Indians being injured in Abu Dhabi on Friday.
According to Abu Dhabi authorities, the Indian nationals were among the 12 people injured by debris from an intercepted missile.
"In an attack in Abu Dhabi, five Indian nationals were injured; four have been discharged, one remains under treatment," the Indian government's statement said.
It said the Indian mission in Abu Dhabi is extending "full" assistance and coordinating with local authorities, adding that their flight is expected to reach India this evening.
