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Quaid Najmi

4 January 2025 at 3:26:24 pm

Rohit Pawar's SOS to PM, Amit Shah, Rahul Gandhi

Mumbai : Nationalist Congress Party (SP) MLA Rohit R. Pawar alleged that the VSR Ventures Pvt. Ltd. had high political and business connections, some linked with state governments or aligned with the ruling party at the centre who were attempting to divert the probe into the Jan. 28 Baramati air-crash ostensibly to protect the company. In another hard-hitting media-presentation, Rohit Pawar spoke of a “high-level political and commercial conspiracy” behind the air tragedy that killed five...

Rohit Pawar's SOS to PM, Amit Shah, Rahul Gandhi

Mumbai : Nationalist Congress Party (SP) MLA Rohit R. Pawar alleged that the VSR Ventures Pvt. Ltd. had high political and business connections, some linked with state governments or aligned with the ruling party at the centre who were attempting to divert the probe into the Jan. 28 Baramati air-crash ostensibly to protect the company. In another hard-hitting media-presentation, Rohit Pawar spoke of a “high-level political and commercial conspiracy” behind the air tragedy that killed five persons, including his uncle, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) President and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit A. Pawar last month.   The Karjat-Jamkhed lawmaker claimed that conducting deep study after his earlier presentation in Mumbai, his team found “the threats of VSRVPL led to very influential people”.   “Moreover, the company is backed by some big leaders in power and prominent industrialists, among its lenders are persons with direct connections to the Telugu Desam Party and others,” alleged Rohit Pawar.   Pointing fingers at the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), he said that many of its former officials could also be involved and such a scale of hold by the VSRVPL suggested the possibility of “an international-level of political or commercial plot”.   “The people involved seem to be extremely big… Only Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah can take personal charge to ensure justice for Ajit Pawar. I plan to meet and submit a letter to them on this,” said Rohit Pawar.   Simultaneously, he urged Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi to intervene in the matter, plus support the demand for the resignation of Minister of Civil Aviation K. Rammohan Naidu, at least till the probe is completed, asking why the Minister allegedly cleared the operator of any culpability soon after the disaster.   Rohit Pawar reiterated his suspicions on other irregularities surrounding the crash of the Bombardier Learjet 45, registered as VT-SSK, on the Black Box which was retrieved earlier this week.   “When the DGCA rules mandate a two-hour recording capability, why did this aircraft’s Cockpit Voice Recorder have a capacity of only 30 minutes recording? If the aircraft was worth some Rs 35 cr. how come it was insured for Rs 210 cr. and the pilot was covered for Rs 50 cr.,” demanded Rohit Pawar.   He raised the possibility of the pilot suffering from mental and financial stress as he had been jobless for four years after leaving the defunct Jet Airways where he earned around Rs 10-12 lakhs per month, but at VSRVPL, his pay was barely 25-30 percent.   Rohit Pawar asked whether the concerned flight safety manager had been probed or booked as the Learjet 45 was being operated ‘illegally’ without a proper license and it was earlier banned in Europe.   Rohit Pawar roasts political trolls Taking strong umbrage to the social media trolling of his exposes on the Baramati air-crash, NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar pointedly alleged: “Though we know they represent the BJP, who is paying them?” - during his New Delhi presentation, vowing not to rest till justice is done.   “If the BJP trolls oppose our demand for a thorough probe, is the party involved in it? We seek information through RTI and get nothing, but the trolls seem to get it from the authorities. Is it an attempt to scare us,” he wondered.

Valentines - Love, Wealth, and Right Partner

Valentine’s Day was celebrated recently this month. Remember this line: love and wealth both blossom when nurtured with the right person. It sounds romantic, yes. But it is also practical. Because the truth is, love rarely thrives in chaos - and wealth rarely grows in confusion.


What Love Teaches Us

Let us start with love. Most relationships do not break because of one big dramatic fight. They break because of small, repeated stresses: misunderstandings, ego clashes, and unmet expectations. Over time, those little cracks become big gaps.


Love needs nurturing - communication, patience, clarity, and consistency. And when you have the right partner, the same problems feel lighter. You solve them together. The relationship becomes a foundation, not a daily battle.


Wealth Works the Same Way

Now let us talk about wealth. Money works exactly the same way. Wealth is not built by a one-time lucky stock pick or a perfect market-timing moment. Wealth blossoms when it is nurtured - through discipline, planning, and sensible decisions repeated over years. But in the real world, most people do not lose money because they “do not know finance.” They lose money because emotions take over. That is where the “right partner” principle matters in finances too.


The Financial Advisor as the Right Partner

A good financial advisor is not just someone who suggests products. A good advisor is a stabilizing partner - someone who keeps you aligned to your long-term goals, protects you from impulsive decisions, and helps you take the right steps. Remember, Advisor Zaroori Hai.


In India, where managing money and paperwork can be complex, having a single point of contact (not yourself) makes the journey smoother. But the choice of advisor matters.


How to Choose the Right Financial Advisor

First, qualifications matter. Just as you would not trust your health to an unqualified person, you should not entrust your wealth to someone without the necessary expertise. Health and wealth are sensitive domains that shape your life in meaningful ways.


Second, prefer an independent advisor who runs their own practice rather than an employee of a bank or brokerage. Employees are often product-focused and driven by sales targets, which can push advice toward what needs to be sold. An independent advisor is more likely to focus on your goals, offer multiple solutions, and balance risk, return, liquidity, and time horizon to create the right mix for you. Ideally, this should be a full-time advisor, not a part-time arrangement.


Third, choose long-term trust. Wealth is a long journey. You need a partner who stays through, not someone who disappears after a sale. This is also where many employee relationship managers fall short - they often change roles, firms, or cities, leading to inconsistent support.


Closing Thought

Ultimately, finding the right financial advisor is a critical step toward financial freedom. Choose wisely.


This Valentine’s season, if you are celebrating love, celebrate good partnerships. And if you are building wealth, make sure you are not doing it alone with random advice, noise, and impulse.


Because both love and wealth have one common rule: they grow best when nurtured - with the right person.


(The author is a Chartered Accountant and CFA (USA). Financial Advisor.  Views personal. He could be reached on 9833133605.) 


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