Mumbai, March 1 -- Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday appealed to all concerned that no one should indulge in speculation or sensationalism over the death of Ajit Pawar in a plane crash.

"When such incidents occur, we should not attempt any "kite-flying" (baseless speculation) or firing in the air (making reckless statements). This is an extremely sensitive matter. In such cases, we must consider the position and dignity of the deceased person as well as the dignity of their family," said Fadnavis.

Ajit Pawar passed away in a plane crash in Baramati on January 28. Since then, MLAs from both the ruling Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and the opposition NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar faction) have alleged that this was not an accident ...