Air India Flight AI171 Crash: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed profound grief over the Air India crash in Ahmedabad, calling it ‘heartbreaking beyond words’.
Taking to X, PM Modi posted, “The tragedy in Ahmedabad has stunned and saddened us. It is heartbreaking beyond words. In this sad hour, my thoughts are with everyone affected by it. Have been in touch with Ministers and authorities who are working to assist those affected.”
The tragedy in Ahmedabad has stunned and saddened us. It is heartbreaking beyond words. In this sad hour, my thoughts are with everyone affected by it. Have been in touch with Ministers and authorities who are working to assist those affected.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 12, 2025
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah also expressed his condolences and confirmed that officials had initiated emergency protocols.
“Pained beyond words by the tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad. Disaster response forces have been quickly rushed to the crash site. Spoke with the Gujarat Chief Minister Shri Bhupendra Patel, Home Minister Shri Harsh Sanghavi, and Commissioner of Police Ahmedabad to assess the situation,” he further posted on X.
Pained beyond words by the tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad. Disaster response forces have been quickly rushed to the crash site. Spoke with the Gujarat Chief Minister Shri Bhupendra Patel, Home Minister Shri Harsh Sanghavi, and Commissioner of Police Ahmedabad to assess the…
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) June 12, 2025
BJP National President and Union Minister JP Nadda described the crash as ‘extremely tragic’ and said he had contacted local leaders to monitor developments.
Taking to X, Nadda posted, “I spoke with Gujarat BJP State President and Union Minister C.R. Paatil and Health Minister Rushikesh Patel to get updates on healthcare arrangements and relief operations.”
Nadda also encouraged party workers to join relief efforts.
“I appeal to all BJP workers to actively engage in relief and rescue operations and provide every possible assistance to the affected families. I pray for strength for the bereaved and a speedy recovery for the injured,” he further added.
गुजरात के अहमदाबाद में विमान हादसे में कई लोगों के हताहत होने का समाचार अत्यंत ही दु:खद है।
इस दु:खद घटना को लेकर गुजरात भाजपा प्रदेश अध्यक्ष व केंद्रीय मंत्री श्री @CRPaatil जी और प्रदेश के स्वास्थ्य मंत्री श्री @irushikeshpatel से बात की और स्वास्थ्य सुविधाओं एवं राहत कार्य की…
— Jagat Prakash Nadda (@JPNadda) June 12, 2025
The crash occurred shortly after Air India Flight AI171 took off from Ahmedabad en route to London’s Gatwick Airport.
The plane, carrying 242 passengers, went down in the Meghaninagar area, sparking panic among residents.
Meanwhile, authorities immediately sealed nearby roads to allow unimpeded access for emergency response teams.
Rescue and medical operations are currently in progress.
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