President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and leaders of different political parties expressed shock and grief over the crash of an Air India plane carrying 242 people in Ahmedabad.
President Murmu termed the crash a heart-rending disaster, saying the nation stands with the affected people in this hour of indescribable grief.
Dhankhar said the crash has left the nation dealing with a devastating human tragedy, as he mourned the death of people. In this moment of grief, the nation stands united in solidarity with them, he said.
“The tragedy in Ahmedabad has stunned and saddened us. It is heartbreaking beyond words,” Prime Minister Modi said.
“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,” he said in a post on X.
BJP president and Union minister J P Nadda said the news of many people being killed in the plane crash is extremely sad. “I appeal to all BJP workers to engage in relief and rescue operations and provide all possible help to the affected families,” Nadda said.
Expressing shock and grief, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said it is heart-wrenching to see the horrific visuals of the crash.
He also expressed condolences to families of those who died in the crash and urged party workers to provide all support to the victims and their loved ones.
Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi, in a statement, said, “I am deeply shocked and saddened by the tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad. My thoughts are with the families of the passengers and the crew. The visuals are most heart-wrenching.”
“The entire country is overtaken by grief and is praying,” she added.
Former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi said the 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,” he said in a post on X.
Britain’s King Charles III said he and his wife, Queen Camilla, were “desperately shocked by the terrible events in Ahmedabad this morning”.
“Our special prayers and deepest possible sympathy are with the families and friends of all those affected by this appallingly tragic incident across so many nations, as they await news of their loved ones,” read his statement issued from Buckingham Palace.
Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the scenes emerging of a London-bound plane carrying many British nationals crashing in the Indian city of Ahmedabad are devastating.
King Charles, UK PM express shock
LONDON, JUN 12 (PTI): Britain’s King Charles III and Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed their shock and devastation on Thursday following a plane crash involving a London-bound Air India flight with 53 British nationals among 242 on board, shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad Airport.
King Charles said he and his wife, Queen Camilla, were “desperately shocked by the terrible events in Ahmedabad this morning”.
“Our special prayers and deepest possible sympathy are with the families and friends of all those affected by this appallingly tragic incident across so many nations, as they await news of their loved ones,” reads his statement issued from Buckingham Palace.
“The scenes emerging of a London-bound plane carrying many British nationals crashing in the Indian city of Ahmedabad are devastating,” said Prime Minister Starmer.
“I am being kept updated as the situation develops, and my thoughts are with the passengers and their families at this deeply distressing time,” the Prime Minister said.