Mumbai, February 28 NCP leader Suraj Chavan stated on Saturday that he will meet Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to demand that the Navi Mumbai International Airport be named after Ajit Pawar.
Pawar died in a plane crash in Baramati, Pune district, on January 28.
In a post on X, Chavan said he will urge the CM to pursue the aircraft accident case with central investigating agencies and make the details of the investigation public to ensure transparency and accountability.
Naming the Navi Mumbai airport after Pawar would be a fitting tribute to his contribution to Maharashtra's development, he said.
A clear update on the crash investigation is necessary to maintain public trust, Chavan added.
There is already a proposal to name the Navi Mumbai airport after DB Patil.
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) released the preliminary report on the January 28 plane crash on Saturday. It stated that visibility at the time of the crash was below the required level.
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau highlighted the fading markings on the runway and the presence of loose gravel on the runway surface in Baramati. It recommended that the regulator, DGCA, ensure that all stakeholders maintain safety standards at uncontrolled airfields.