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United News of India
17 hours ago
- Politics
- United News of India
PM condoles passing of ex-Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani
Ahmedabad, June 13 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi today condoled the death of ex-Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani in the recent Ahmedabad air disaster even as he acknowledged his role in boosting the state government's progress and 'ease of living'. The Prime Minister expressed his heartfelt condolences in a tribute posted on social media platform X. In his statement, Modi remembered Rupani as a dedicated and humble leader, who played pivotal roles throughout his political journey — from the Rajkot Municipal Corporation, to being a Rajya Sabha MP, Gujarat BJP President, and eventually the Chief Minister of Gujarat. Modi wrote: 'Met the family of Shri Vijaybhai Rupani Ji. It is unimaginable that Vijaybhai is not in our midst. I've known him for decades. We worked together, shoulder to shoulder, including during some of the most challenging times. Vijaybhai was humble and hardworking, firmly committed to the Party's ideology. Rising up the ranks, he held various responsibilities in the Organisation and went on to serve diligently as Gujarat's Chief Minister.' 'Vijaybhai and I also worked extensively when he was Gujarat CM. He ushered in many measures that enhanced Gujarat's growth trajectory, particularly in boosting 'Ease of Living.' Will always cherish the interactions we had. My thoughts are with his family and friends in this hour of grief.' Rupani was among the 242 people on board Air India Flight AI171, which crashed moments after takeoff from Ahmedabad's Airport en route to London's Gatwick Airport. UNI AJ SSP
India Gazette
21 hours ago
- General
- India Gazette
Whole country is saddened by this incident: Chhattisgarh Deputy CM Arun Sao
Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], June 13 (ANI): Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister Arun Sao paid tribute to those who were killed in the AI-171 plane crash in Ahmedabad a day earlier and said that the State government and the Centre are providing the necessary help. Speaking to ANI, Dy CM Sao said, 'The whole country is saddened by this incident. It is a very painful accident. Former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani has died in this incident. I pay my tribute to all the deceased and express condolences to their families. The state government and the central government are providing all possible help.' Sharing an X post on Thursday, Sao paid a tribute to ex-Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani, who lost his life in the plane crash. Sharing Rupani's picture, Arun Sao wrote, 'Tearful tribute. Om Shanti.' Meanwhile, Chhattisgarh Dy CM Vijay Sharma on Friday expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives in the incident. 'May God give strength to the families of the deceased... I am deeply saddened that Vijay Rupani is no more. This is a matter of learning why all this happened,' Sharma told ANI. The AI-171 Boeing Dreamliner 787-8 aeroplane bound for London's Gatwick had crashed shortly after it took off from the Ahmedabad International Airport on Thursday. The airlines said only one out of the 242 people on board the aircraft survived the crash. The Air India flight to London crashed soon after it took off from the Ahmedabad International Airport, into a medical college complex in Meghaninagar nearby. The aircraft was piloted by Captain Sumeet Sabharwal, a Line Training Captain with 8,200 hours of flying experience, assisted by First Officer Clive Kundar, who had logged 1,100 flying hours. According to Air Traffic Control (ATC), the aircraft departed from Ahmedabad at 1339 IST (0809 UTC) from runway 23. It made a Mayday call to ATC, but thereafter, the aircraft did not respond to the calls made by ATC. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau is a division of the Ministry of Civil Aviation tasked with probing aircraft accidents in India. A formal investigation has been launched by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) into the deadly crash of Air India flight 171 that killed 241 people onboard, Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu confirmed on Thursday. (ANI)
Hans India
a day ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Plane crash: Ashok Gehlot condoles death of Vijay Rupani, 12 Rajasthan residents
Jaipur: Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Friday expressed deep condolences over the tragic death of ex-Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani in a plane crash in Ahmedabad. Calling Rupani a leader of humble nature, Gehlot recalled his association with him during his tenure as the Gujarat Congress in-charge. Gehlot said, "The untimely demise of former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani in the tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad is extremely saddening. He was a person of humble nature. I had the opportunity to work during his tenure while serving as the Congress in-charge for Gujarat." "I pray to God to grant peace to his soul and strength to his family members to bear this irreparable loss," he added. Gehlot also mourned the death of 12 people from Rajasthan in the same incident, stating that the tragedy has left everyone shocked and heartbroken. "So far, 12 residents of Rajasthan have been reported dead in this tragic accident. This unexpected incident has deeply shaken all of us. I once again pray to God to give peace to the departed souls and the strength to their grieving families to endure this immense loss," Gehlot said. Former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani died on Thursday after an Air India aircraft carrying him and 241 others crashed near Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad in the afternoon. Rupani served as the chief minister of Gujarat from 2016 till 2021, after winning the Legislative Assembly elections from the Rajkot seat. The London-bound flight AI 171, which Rupani took on Thursday, was carrying 169 Indians, 53 British nationals, seven Portuguese, and one Canadian national, apart from two pilots and 10 cabin crew members. Operated by a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, the flight took off around 1.47 p.m., slightly delayed from its scheduled time, and went down in the next few minutes after being given clearance for takeoff.
Mint
2 days ago
- General
- Mint
Air India plane crash updates: Birds, dogs too faced the wrath, says SDRF official
A State Disaster Relief Force official stated that the temperature around the Air India plane crash site rose to such levels that it was nearly impossible for even dogs and birds in proximity of the area to escape in time. The official pointed to carcasses of dogs and birds in the vicinity to show the intensity of the crash, according to PTI. According to fire officials, temperatures rose to 1,000 degrees Celcius in almost no time, and the 1.25 lakh litres of fuel inside the plane had a major role to play in it. As the plane's fuel tank exploded, it created an inferno so big, that the temperature in and around the area rose to unimaginable levels, which made surviving the crash almost an impossible chance. However, there is one person who has made it alive from the ghastly air crash. Air India has already confirmed that 241 members on board the aircraft are dead, and there is one British national of Indian origin, Ramesh Vishwaskumar, who is the lone survivor of the crash. The accident also resulted in the death of ex-Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani.
Mint
2 days ago
- Business
- Mint
Boeing's troubles keep mounting: Air India plane crash the latest mishap for airline manufacturer
This is the first time a Boeing 787 Dreamliner has crashed since its introduction by the airline manufacturer in 2011, but this ghastly incident has occurred just weeks after the company agreed to the $1.1 billion 737 Max payout for the 2018 and 2019 air crashes. Boeing's share prices tanked as soon as the news of the Air India plane crash broke, with history suggesting that airline companies using Boeing 787s have faced widespread engine troubles. Some airlines even had to go to the extent of grounding flights and even reducing operations, but the overall record of the Dreamliner has been good until this crash near Ahmedabad airport. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, operated by Air India, was en route to London from Ahmedabad airport on June 12, but after a few moments of taking off, it crashed into Meghani Nagar, located just 15 kilometres away from the airport. The plane was carrying 242 people on board, who included 230 passengers, among whom ex-Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani was also present. This spells new trouble for Boeing, as the airline has had to face several investigations over the years by the US safety regulator, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), which even included a mid-air dive on a Latam flight last year, according to The Guardian. During the Washington hearings last year, a whistleblower had even urged the airline manufacturer to ground all Boeing 787 Dreamliners across the world, owing to safety concerns. According to reports, Boeing maintained its confidence in the plane's performance and ignored this plea by the whistleblower. Only last month, Boeing had agreed to pay up a whopping $1.1 billion in a deal with the US Department of Justice to avoid prosecution with regard to the 2018 and 2019 crashes, which cumulatively took the lives of 346 people. The families of the victims in these crashes were very critical of this payout by Boeing and even called it 'morally repugnant.' As of now, Air India has operated 30 Dreamliner planes since 2012, and the aircraft's safety and flying records until the crash were mostly satisfactory. Boeing has issued a statement in regard to this crash, saying, "We are aware of initial reports and are working to gather more information."
