"I pray to God for the safety of all passengers and the speedy recovery of the injured. In this difficult time, we stand with full sensitivity with all the affected families," said Delhi CM (File photo)Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta called the plane crash in Ahmedabad “extremely painful and shocking” and prayed for the safety of all the passengers onboard.An Air India aircraft from Ahmedabad to London, with 242 passengers and crew on board, crashed moments after take-off on Thursday. Several of those on board have been declared dead.“The news of the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad is extremely painful and shocking. I express my deepest condolences to all the passengers and their families. I pray to God for the safety of all passengers and the speedy recovery of the injured. In this difficult time, we stand with full sensitivity with all the affected families,” she said in a post on X.Delhi L-G, V K Saxena, posted on X, “Extremely shocked and pained at the unfortunate aircraft tragedy at Ahmedabad. Prayers and strength to the families who lost their loved ones, and wishing a speedy recovery to the injured.”Former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal posted on X, “Deeply saddened by the news of the air crash. My prayers (are) with those affected and their families.”अहमदाबाद में एयर इंडिया के विमान के दुर्घटनाग्रस्त होने का समाचार अत्यंत पीड़ादायक और स्तब्ध कर देने वाला है।मैं सभी यात्रियों एवं उनके परिजनों के प्रति गहरी संवेदना व्यक्त करती हूँ। ईश्वर से प्रार्थना है कि सभी यात्री सकुशल हों और घायल लोगों को शीघ्र स्वास्थ्य लाभ मिले।इस…— Rekha Gupta (@gupta_rekha) June 12, 2025Earlier in the day, former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister and senior AAP leader Manish Sisodia asked party workers in Gujarat to help with rescue and relief operations. “We appeal to all the local workers of the party to promptly engage in relief and rescue operations. Provide all necessary assistance in collaboration with the administration, whether it is providing medical facilities to the injured or giving support to the affected families.”Former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani was among the passengers on board flight AI171 when it crashed.Delhi Ministers also offered their condolences.“The news of the plane crash in Ahmedabad is extremely painful. My deepest condolences to the families who lost their loved ones in this accident. May God give strength to the bereaved families to bear this unbearable loss and speedy recovery to the injured,” Delhi PWD Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh posted.Stay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram© The Indian Express Pvt LtdTags:Ahmedabad plane crash