It Is A Heart-Rending Disaster: President, VP Express Grief Over Air India Plane Crash

New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Thursday expressed deep sorrow over the tragic crash of Air India Flight AI171, calling it a “heart-rending disaster” as they conveyed their condolences to the affected households and presented prayers for energy and restoration.

“I am deeply distressed to learn about the tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad. It is a heart-rending disaster. My thoughts and prayers are with the affected people. The nation stands with them in this hour of indescribable grief”, President Murmu posted at the social media platform X.

Vice President Dhankhar additionally posted his grief on X, announcing: “The unfortunate incident in Ahmedabad has left us confronting a devastating human tragedy. My thoughts and prayers are with all those affected. In this moment of grief, the nation stands united in solidarity with them.”

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his anguish over the incident, calling it a countrywide tragedy.

“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. I have been in touch with ministers and authorities who are working to assist those affected,” he stated on X.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah additionally prolonged his condolences and confident that each one essential emergency reaction mechanisms have been activated.

“Pained beyond words by the tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad. Disaster response forces have been quickly rushed to the crash site. I have spoken with Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi, and the Commissioner of Police, Ahmedabad, to assess the situation,” Shah posted.

BJP National President and Union Minister J.P. Nadda termed the crash “extremely tragic” and stated he have been in shut touch with state leaders to observe ongoing reduction operations. “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 efforts,” Nadda stated.

He instructed BJP staff to help at the floor, including: “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.”

The crash happened in a while after Air India Flight AI171 took off from Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport en path to London’s Gatwick Airport. The plane, wearing 242 passengers and staff, went down close to the Meghaninagar house, inflicting in style panic some of the citizens.

Emergency groups straight away locked down surrounding roads to make sure unhindered rescue and clinical operations. Search, restoration, and remedy efforts are these days ongoing.