I am extremely upset about the accident, President Draupadi Murmu expressed condolences to Ahmedabad plane crash

The President has expressed his condolences after the plane crash in Ahmedabad. He said that I am extremely upset about the Ahmedabad aircraft accident. Posting on X, President Draupadi Murmu said that I am very distressed to know about the tragic aircraft accident in Ahmedabad. This is a heartbreaking disaster. My sensations and prayers are with the affected people. The whole country stands with him in this hour of indescribable grief. Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the plane crash in Ahmedabad as a heartbreaking and said that we are shocked and unhappy with this. He said that he is in touch with ministers and other officials working to help the affected people. In a post on X, Prime Minister Modi said that we are shocked and unhappy with the tragedy in Ahmedabad. This is a heartbreaking that cannot be described in words.

Air India’s statement has come out. It states that 169 Indian citizens, 53 British citizens, 1 Canadian citizens and 7 Portuguese citizens were riding on the aircraft. There are constant updates about who were riding in the aircraft. Some media reports claimed that former Chief Minister Vijay Rupani was riding in the flight, but it was later clear that he was not present in the flight. Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Home Minister Amit Shah and Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu.

One of the most important revelations from the DGCA report after the AI171 accident is that the pilots released a “Made” call soon after flying. Let us tell you that in the Meghani Nagar area near Ahmedabad Airport, the aircraft going to London of Air India crashed only a few moments after flying. The aircraft had 242 people, including 10 crew members. Many people are also suspected to be casualties in the accident.

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 of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) June 12, 2025