NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking a comprehensive and transparent investigation into the January 28plane crashthat killed Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and demanding the resignation of Union Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu. He flagged that serious questions have been raised about VSR Ventures Private Limited, the aviation company that operated the ill-fated Learjet 45XR plane, which crashed near the Baramati airstrip in Pune district, and its links with the aviation minister.
"I am writing to you to request immediate action regarding the Union Civil Aviation Minister, Shri Ram Mohan Naidu. Serious questions have been raised about the company VSR and its links with Shri Ram Mohan Naidu's party. These links must be investigated by an independent and competent authority, preferably in collaboration with international agencies. You have always shown respect for Ajit Dada and his contribution to the country. In this context, I request that Shri Ram Mohan Naidu be asked to resign from his post until the investigation is completed," he wrote in his letter.
"Our findings have shown that a set of influential people across industry and politics are involved in VSR. This is why we feel this investigation will not happen transparently. I request you to ensure that there is no influence and interference in examining whether the DGCA was compromised in any manner in relation to VSR." He said that Naidu must step down from his post until the investigation is completed.
Addressing reporters, Rohit Pawar said, there could be two types of conspiracies. "There can be two types of conspiracies: political and commercial. We want to find out which one it is. Another thing is that if someone is supporting or protecting the VSR company, which is responsible for it, that could also be a conspiracy. So many powerful people are behind this company. DGCA officials are behind it. But if this investigation needs to be brought to justice, only the most powerful people in India, like Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Amit Shah, can bring justice to Ajit Dada, because the rest of the people involved are also powerful. I request them to personally address this investigation."
"I'm going to send a letter addressed to PM Modi via email today... The Aviation Minister must resign. This is our demand," he added.
Earlier, Rohit Pawar alleged that there was reason to suspect sabotage in the tragic air crash that killed his uncle Ajit Pawar, and had also demanded a comprehensive probe by multiple expert agencies. He had also questioned the track record of Capt Sumit Kapoor, who was piloting the aircraft on the day of the incident, citing his suspension for three years for alcohol consumption in the past.
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