The Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar, Vijay Kumar Sinha, has reacted to the devastating crash of Air India flight AI-171, which departed from Ahmedabad and was bound for London. The incident has led to a widespread outpouring of grief across the country. Sinha expressed deep sadness over the loss of life and offered his condolences to the bereaved families.
Sinha described the event as deeply painful, especially noting the loss of former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, who was also on board. Sinha spoke of Rupani’s contributions and service to the nation, highlighting his dedication. The plane, carrying a total of 242 individuals, crashed shortly after taking off from Ahmedabad Airport. Investigations are underway to ascertain the cause, with the focus on the recovery of the black box. The passengers included citizens of multiple nations, adding to the international impact of the disaster.