Tamil Nadu CM Stalin expresses shock over Ahmedabad plane crash
In a post on 'X,' he said: "Deeply shocked by the horrifying crash of Air India Flight AI171 in Ahmedabad with 242 people on board.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin; Debris of an Air India plane that crashed moments after taking off from the Ahmedabad airport, Thursday, June 12, 2025 (PTI)
CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Thursday expressed shock over the plane crash in Ahmedabad and he hoped for the rescue of passengers.
In a post on 'X,' he said: "Deeply shocked by the horrifying crash of Air India Flight AI171 in Ahmedabad with 242 people on board.
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My thoughts are with everyone affected and the families of those on board. Hoping every possible effort is underway for rescue and relief."
The London-bound Air India plane with 242 passengers and crew on board crashed moments after taking off from the Ahmedabad airport on Thursday afternoon. Several casualties were feared.