Rohit Pawar, a legislator from the Sharad Pawar faction of the Nationalist Congress Party, made a sensational claim regarding the security arrangements during Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's visit to Davos on January 20, 2023. He asserted that Shinde's aircraft entered Iranian and Iraqi airspace without clearance, leading to threats from both countries' fighter jets to shoot down the plane. This incident raised serious questions about the safety protocols in place during high-profile international trips by state leaders.

Pawar criticized the VSR for what he described as severe negligence, emphasizing that this lapse could have led to a major accident. He mentioned that the route of the aircraft had to be suddenly changed from Bahrain to Zurich as a result of the warning from the fighter jets. This situation highlights the potential risks involved in international travel by government officials and raises concerns about the protocols that should be followed to ensure their safety.

In light of these allegations, Pawar has called for accountability from the authorities responsible for the oversight, asserting that such failures could jeopardize the lives of officials on official duties. His claims have sparked increased political discussions and scrutiny regarding the effectiveness of security measures implemented for state leaders, especially in foreign countries. The implications of this incident could lead to significant political fallout and demands for reforms in security protocols for high-profile government trips.