Jay Pawar breaks silence, seeks VSR ban

Posting on his Instagram story, Jay raised concerns about a possible lapse in aircraft maintenance that may have led to the crash. This is the first time a member of Ajit Pawar’s family has publicly commented on the incident

Published on: Feb 19, 2026, 07:00:12 IST

By Faisal Malik

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In a significant development, Jay Pawar, younger son of former deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar, has demanded an immediate ban on VSR Ventures.

Posting on his Instagram story, Jay raised concerns about a possible lapse in aircraft maintenance that may have led to the crash. This is the first time a member of Ajit Pawar’s family has publicly commented on the incident.

“There should be a detailed and impartial probe into the possible but major mistake in the maintenance of the aircraft, while imposing an immediate ban on the flying operations of VSR,” Jay said.

He also expressed doubts over reports that the aircraft’s black box was damaged. “There is no chance that the black box can be easily damaged in a plane crash,” he stated.

“The people of Maharashtra have the right to know the transparent and undisputed truth behind this heartbreaking accident,” he added.

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Faisal Malik
Faisal Malik is a senior journalist with over two and a half decades of experience covering Maharashtra’s politics, governance and public policy with a deep understanding of the state’s political landscape. He is a Senior Assistant Editor at Hindustan Times and has been associated with its Mumbai edition for more than a decade. Based in Mumbai, Faisal currently covers three major political parties in Maharashtra — Congress, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and NCP (Sharad Pawar). Over the years, he has extensively reported on major political developments, combining investigative insights with in-depth field reporting. His coverage has spanned a wide range of issues, from drought, farmer suicides, major development projects and grassroots challenges to major electoral battles, including three Lok Sabha and Maharashtra Assembly elections — 2014, 2019 and 2024. Before joining Hindustan Times, he worked with ‘The Asian Age’ and ‘Dainik Bhaskar’. An avid tea enthusiast, he enjoys reading history, Urdu literature and classical poetry. When away from the newsroom, he writes Urdu poetry inspired by human emotions, life's experiences, meaningful reflections and relationships. An amateur photographer, Faisal is passionate about capturing moments that often go unnoticed by the naked eye.Read More

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