Parmarth Niketan Ashram President Swami Chidanand Saraswati performs special prayers and Aarti on the banks of the Ganges in Rishikesh to pay tribute to the victims of the tragic AI-171 plane crash in Ahmedabad, which claimed 241 lives.
Bodhgaya Temple Management Committee (BTMC) held a prayer ceremony and lamp offering on Friday at the Mahabodhi Temple to honour the memory of the victims of the tragic Ahmedabad plane crash.
This year, the anniversary once again falls on Friday the 13th, mirroring the tragic day when a fire during a film screening turned into one of Delhi's worst man-made disasters. Prayers, heartfelt tributes, and renewed calls for justice and accountability marked the commemoration.
Taking to X, PM Modi wrote, "Met those injured in the aftermath of the tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad, including the lone survivor and assured them that we are with them and their families in this tough time. The entire nation is praying for their speedy recovery."
Bollywood actor Anupam Kher extended his deepest condolences to all families bereaved and devastatingly affected by the crash of AI-171 on June 12 that left 241 people dead.
Speaking to ANI, Pawan Khera said, "It was a very sad day in our lives. From the visuals that we are watching on television, things don't look very good. We can only hope. We offer prayers to all the passengers and their family members. I think it is a sad day for the country."
"The news of the demise of former Chief Minister of Gujarat Vijay Rupani in a plane crash in Ahmedabad is extremely sad. I pray to the Lord to give place to the departed soul in his feet and give strength to the bereaved family to bear this immense pain," Sharma posted on X.
Indian football legend Sunil Chhetri on Thursday expressed grief over the plane crash in Ahmedabad and said his prayers are with those who have been affected by this incident.
Chhetri posted on his Instagram story, "Devastated by the news coming in from Ahmedabad. Prayers and strength go ou
The London-bound flight, which departed from Ahmedabad at 1338 hours, was carrying 242 passengers, including 12 crew members. Of these, 169 are Indians, 53 are British nationals, 1 Canadian and 7 Portuguese nationals.