Air India Crash: PM Modi calls Ahmedabad trajedy 'heartbreaking', says he's in constant touch with authorities
PM Narendra Modi on Thursday said he has been in constant contact with Union ministers and local authorities to ensure swift assistance to those affected by the crash of Air India Flight AI171 in Ahmedabad.
'Have been in touch with Ministers and authorities who are working to assist those affected,' the prime minister posted on social media platform X. '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,' he added.
— narendramodi (@narendramodi)
PM Modi's message came shortly after he directed Union Home Minister
Amit Shah
and
Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu
to travel to Ahmedabad and take stock of the rescue and relief operations. Both ministers are expected to work closely with state officials, central agencies, and Air India's crisis response teams.
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