A fresh political controversy has erupted following the death of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in a plane crash, with allegations now surfacing that the incident may not have been accidental.

MLA Rohit Pawar has publicly raised doubts about the circumstances surrounding the crash, suggesting the possibility of sabotage. Speaking to reporters outside the sessions court during a hearing linked to an Enforcement Directorate case, he said the focus should remain on the crash investigation rather than other political matters.

“The accident topic is important. We can discuss other issues because we have evidence, from messages to videos and phone conversations. But we will not speak about that now,” he said.

Rohit Pawar announced that he would hold a detailed press conference at 10:30 am on Wednesday to disclose further information. He claimed that new material had come to light and indicated that several questions remain unanswered.

When asked whether he believed Ajit Pawar was the target of deliberate action, he urged the media to wait. “You wait for another 20 hours. We will discuss everything tomorrow. The investigation is moving very slowly. Nothing concrete is coming out,” he said.

Reports suggesting that the aircraft’s black box may have been damaged in the crash have also drawn attention. Responding to these claims, Rohit Pawar stated that the device is designed to withstand extreme conditions.

“The black box is safe from rain, fire and sun, but not from politics,” he remarked, hinting at alleged interference or pressure surrounding the probe.