'Most horrifying, tragic incident': Brinda on Ahmedabad plane crash

New Delhi: CPI(M) leader Brinda Karat on Friday extended condolences to the bereaved families of those who lost their lives in the Air India 171 plane crash in Gujarat's Ahmedabad a and said that such incidents raised many questions.

Expressing shock over the incident, the CPI (MI) leader said, " It really the most horrifying and tragic incident and large number of people have died... I believe the entire country mourns for the victims of the crash. We extend our condolences to the families of those who died and wish a speedy recovery to those who were severely injured."

She further stated that an investigation should be held into the matter so that such tragedies can be avoided in future. Karat stated, "Certainly, many questions arise. Why did this happen? Naturally, the aviation ministry, along with the experts, will investigate. Then, we will learn why such a tragedy occurred and whether any reasons can be avoided for future disastrous accidents..."

Earlier today, Prime Minister Modi visited the Air India plane crash site in Ahmedabad and reviewed the ground situation, a day after the AI-171 flight bound for London Gatwick crashed shortly after taking off from Ahmedabad International Airport here.

PM Modi went to Ahmedabad Civil Hospital and met the lone survivor of AI 171 plane crash and those injured in the mishap.

A total of 241 people onboard the Boeing 787-8, Air India flight 171, including 12 crew members, have died in the deadly Ahmedabad plane crash, Air India confirmed post-midnight on Friday. The flight, which was operating from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick on June 12, 2025, carried 169 Indian nationals, 53 British nationals, seven Portuguese nationals, and one Canadian national. The passenger plane crashed near Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Gujarat's Ahmedabad into a resident doctors' hostel building shortly after take-off.

(ANI)