Condolences from Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister
The Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, N. Chandrababu Naidu, expressed his profound sorrow over the plane crash in Ahmedabad that resulted in the death of former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani.
Air India has confirmed that the aircraft, which took off from Ahmedabad Airport on Thursday, tragically crashed shortly after departure, leading to the loss of all 241 individuals on board, who were en route to London.
In a post on social media platform 'X' late Thursday night, Naidu stated, 'The loss of lives in the Ahmedabad plane crash has deeply saddened us. My heartfelt condolences go out to those who have lost their loved ones in this tragedy. I pray that they find the strength to endure this difficult time.'
He remembered Rupani as a soft-spoken and dedicated leader committed to serving the public.
The Boeing 787-8 aircraft was carrying 230 passengers along with 12 crew members. Rupani, aged 68, was known for his calm demeanor and strong administrative style. He served as the Chief Minister of Gujarat from August 2016 until September 2021.
