🖋️ From The Desk of Abhijeet Rane
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🖋️ From The Desk of Abhijeet Rane
Baramati Crash Exposes Systemic Negligence
The tragic crash at Baramati on January 28, 2026, which claimed Ajit Pawar’s life, highlights the perils of calling an incomplete airstrip a “airport.” Baramati’s tabletop runway is inherently risky—short length, steep drop-offs, and optical illusions leave pilots with no margin for error. Unlike regulated airports, it lacks ATC, ILS, navigation aids, fire services, and even basic safety infrastructure. Such negligence transforms technical challenges into fatal disasters. A jet attempting to land on a 1700-meter strip without modern systems is a recipe for catastrophe. This was not merely pilot error—it was systemic failure. India must immediately stop granting “airport” status to half-baked facilities and enforce strict safety standards before permitting jet operations. Aviation safety cannot be compromised; lives depend on accountability, not improvisation.
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🖋️ From The Desk of Abhijeet Rane
The Erosion of Social Sensitivity
Ajit Pawar’s passing revealed not only grief but also the disturbing decline of our social conduct. Instead of mourning with dignity, sections of social media erupted with conspiracy theories, baseless accusations, and even celebrations. Such behavior is not only cruel to the bereaved family but also corrosive to society’s moral fabric. Death demands respect. Indian tradition teaches us to honor the departed, yet the digital age has replaced empathy with sensationalism. When influencers and public figures indulge in reckless speculation, they normalize insensitivity and erode democratic responsibility. Journalism too must resist the lure of sensational headlines and focus on truth and compassion. Freedom of expression carries responsibility. If society cannot restrain itself in moments of loss, we risk losing the very values that define our humanity.
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🖋️ From The Desk of Abhijeet Rane
Accountability Beyond Power
Dynastic politics, caste maneuvering, and arrogance have long plagued India’s governance. The figure in question exemplifies this troubling mix—rising through family privilege, manipulating caste identities, and indulging in industry ties that raised eyebrows even within the PMO. More damaging, however, is silence in the face of crises. NEET 2024 left thousands of students devastated, yet no word of responsibility was offered. Such conduct erodes trust. When leaders exploit caste rivalries for political gain while ignoring the plight of ordinary citizens, they betray the very ideals of public service. The UGC draft controversy further highlights a divisive mindset that undermines social harmony. Rollback alone is insufficient; accountability must extend to ministerial responsibility. India deserves leaders who serve with integrity, not opportunists who cloak ambition in ideology.
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🖋️ From The Desk of Abhijeet Rane
Ajit Pawar’s Enduring Sensitivity
Leadership is often judged by power, but true greatness lies in sensitivity. Ajit Pawar embodied that rare quality. A small incident at Baramati’s Vidya Pratishthan College revealed his character: when a street lamp’s light was blocked by tree branches, others suggested cutting them. Pawar refused—trees take years to grow, he said—lower the lamp instead. That moment showed his instinct to protect life, even in the smallest details. As a politician, he carried the same spirit. He was lively, approachable, and never allowed cruelty to seep into his politics. Even when compromises became inevitable, his humor and humanity remained intact. His passing leaves Maharashtra with a void deeper than politics—it loses a shade of compassion. Pawar was a cool shadow in the scorching heat of public life, and that shade is gone forever.
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🖋️ From The Desk of Abhijeet Rane
Lessons from Political History
Indian politics has long shown that leadership transitions rarely wait for rituals of mourning. From Indira Gandhi’s assassination in 1984 to Rajiv Gandhi’s swift oath, to similar cases in Punjab, Assam, Andhra Pradesh, and Rajasthan, Congress leaders often assumed office before funerals concluded. The urgency was framed as continuity of governance, but it also revealed a party culture where symbolism of power outweighed respect for grief. Today, critics of Ajit Pawar’s family must reflect on this precedent. If Congress could swear in leaders while the deceased lay at home, then questioning a ceremony after ashes are immersed is hypocrisy. Political opponents should debate policies, not descend into personal attacks. History reminds us: governance demands urgency, but dignity must not be sacrificed at the altar of politics.
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