Air India Plane Crash: Politicians Across Parties Express Solidarity, Seek Clarification About Incident
New Delhi: After an Air India flight bound for London crashed near the Ahmedabad airport on Thursday (June 12) with many feared dead, politicians from across the spectrum expressed their solidarity with the aggrieved families and called for clarifications on the incident.Prime Minister Narendra Modi termed the tragedy as 'heartbreaking' and said that he is in touch with ministers and authorities 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,' Modi wrote on X.Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi said that Congress workers must do everything they can to help on the ground'The Ahmedabad Air India crash is heartbreaking. The pain and anxiety the families of the passengers and crew must be feeling is unimaginable. My thoughts are with each one of them in this incredibly difficult moment. Urgent rescue and relief efforts by the administration are critical – every life matters, every second counts. Congress workers must do everything they can to help on the ground,' Gandhi posted on X.Samajwadi Party supremo Akhilesh Yadav too called for immediate relief and treatment to be administered to those injured.'There should be immediate clarification of the Ahmedabad plane crash so that all doubts can be allayed. Prayers for all passengers and crew members. Highest level rescue, relief and treatment should be provided,' Yadav posted on X in Hindi.अहमदाबाद प्लेन क्रैश की दुर्घटना का तुंरत स्पष्टीकरण आए जिससे आशंकाओं का उन्मूलन हो सके।यात्रियों और क्रू के सदस्यों, सभी के लिए प्रार्थनाएं। सर्वोच्च स्तरीय बचाव, राहत और उपचार उपलब्ध कराया जाए।— Akhilesh Yadav (@yadavakhilesh) June 12, 2025The Directorate General of Civil Aviation has said that the plane 'crashed immediately after takeoff from Ahmedabad.' It has confirmed that 242 people were on board, consisting of two pilots and 10 cabin crew. The aircraft was under the command of Captain Sumeet Sabharwal with First Officer Clive Kundar.'We are deeply shocked and saddened to hear about the crash of the Air India flight with 242 people in a densely-populated area in Ahmedabad. We urge the government to mount swift rescue operations. Our thoughts are with those affected and their families,' the Communist Party of India (Marxist) CPI (M) wrote on X.Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) president M.K Stalin too said that he has been deeply shocked by the crash of the plane and termed the incident as 'horrifying.''My thoughts are with everyone affected and the families of those on board. Hoping every possible effort is underway for rescue and relief,' said Stalin.'Deeply saddened by the tragic flight crash in Ahmedabad. Praying for the safety of all passengers and crew onboard. Thoughts are with families affected,' said Vaishnaw.
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