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NCP MLA Weeps On Camera After Ajit Pawar Death, Internet Raises Eyebrows: ‘Why Film Grief?’
NCP MLA Weeps On Camera After Ajit Pawar Death, Internet Raises Eyebrows: ‘Why Film Grief?’
On January 28, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and senior NCP leader Ajit Pawar lost his life in a plane crash. The aircraft had taken off from Mumbai but crashed during the final phase of descent, just minutes away from its planned landing in Baramati.
As condolences poured in from across the political spectrum, a video of NCP leader Dhananjay Munde began circulating online, which has drawn widespread attention for reasons that went beyond the tragedy itself.
Dhananjay Munde Mourns Ajit Pawar's Death
In the video that surfaced, Munde is seen seated inside a car and holding a phone to his ear. He is seen visibly shaken as he processes the news of Pawar's death. But the footage became a focal point of online debate, where many users questioned the circumstances under which it was recorded.
#WATCH | Heartbroken Dhananjay Munde, senior NCP leader from Ajit Pawar faction, expresses profound grief over his mentor's tragic death in plane crash, calling him his father.#AjitPawar #AjitPawarDeath #MaharashtraMourns #NCP #PlaneCrash pic.twitter.com/OIXG807IJy— News18 (@CNNnews18) January 28, 2026
What Are People Saying Online
Online, several users openly criticised Munde. While some believed it could be genuine, others questioned its authenticity and dismissed it as mere acting.
One user commented, “Not a single tear. Good acting though."
Another said, “Full marks for his acting 10/10," while someone else questioned, “Can't grief without camera recording??"
“Real grief doesn't need a cameraman. Politics has turned mourning into performance," a person remarked.
An individual added, “Grief on cue, camera on, optics ready. For politicians, even death is just content. Never trust performative tears."
Some even asked if it was genuine, why was there a need to capture it on video.
“Which heartbroken politician makes a video of himself crying while receiving such devastating news? Even the death of a colleague becomes an opportunity for scoring political goals. Look at the leaders we had during the independence movement and look at what we have now," a viewer said.
“Isiliye ab koi theatre nahi jaata movie dekhne (That's why nobody goes to watch theatre or movies anymore)," “This is hilarious", and “It's overacting and not acting" were some other sarcastic remarks.
‘My Grandfather Left Me An Orphan': Dhananjay Munde
Munde had earlier shared a post on X (formerly Twitter) where he remembered Pawar. Alongside a photograph of the two, he wrote, “My grandfather left me an orphan." In the post, Munde described Pawar as a guiding presence in his life. He explained how, after his father's death, Pawar ensured he never felt the absence of a parent.
Munde went on to describe Pawar as “a leader who would go to sleep with the dream of the development of the entire Maharashtra in his heart, and would get up at the crack of dawn to start working towards fulfilling those dreams."
“The grandfather who created a wave of development across Maharashtra through time management and discipline, has today left the whole of Maharashtra and the entire country stunned and has left all of us in the shadow of sorrow," he added.
Munde further wrote that Pawar's untimely death was something his “heart simply refuses to accept."
“Our political existence was on grandfather's life… That's why even now it feels like grandfather's call will come any moment, and he'll say, “Dhananjay, come on time, son…" That's why the word ‘condolences' itself isn't coming out…," the post mentioned.
He concluded by saying, “A loss to the country, to the state, to the party, to my Beed district, and to me — one that can never be filled…"
आज पुन्हा पोरका झालो… माझे दादा मला पोरका करून गेले…
माझे वडील गेल्यानंतर दादांनी मला वडील नसल्याचे कधी जाणवू दिले नाही. माझं आणि दादांचं नातं शब्दात सांगू शकत नाही.
संपूर्ण महाराष्ट्राच्या विकासाचे स्वप्न उराशी घेऊन झोपणार आणि भल्या पहाटे ती स्वप्नं पूर्ण करण्यासाठी… pic.twitter.com/UfgkCt6Vye
— Dhananjay Munde (@dhananjay_munde) January 28, 2026
What Led To Ajit Pawar's Plane Crash In Baramati
According to sources, the aircraft encountered possible technical issues while attempting to land in Baramati. A preliminary assessment suggested that the pilot may have tried to continue the landing despite a possible loss of control.
Heavy fog in the region is also being considered as a contributing factor. The aircraft reportedly crashed while passing through a hilly area during its descent. Officials have said that the recovery and analysis of the black box will be crucial in establishing the exact sequence of events and determining the cause of the crash.
Source: News18
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