In the wake of the tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad, the Samajwadi Party (SP) has announced the postponement of all party functions. Akhilesh Yadav, the party’s chief, expressed condolences and stated that all SP events would be put on hold for the next three days. The accident, which occurred earlier in the day, prompted an outpouring of grief and a unified response from various political entities. The Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav also cancelled his Friday programs as a mark of respect. The ill-fated flight, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, was en route to London and carried 242 passengers, including 12 crew members. The aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, impacting a doctors’ hostel in the Meghani Nagar area. The Goa government has declared a day of state mourning. Rescue and relief operations are underway, with the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and the Army providing assistance. Among those onboard the plane was former Gujarat CM, Vijay Rupani, and President Droupadi Murmu expressed her deep sorrow over the loss of life, highlighting Rupani’s commitment to public welfare. Vijay Rupani served as Gujarat’s Chief Minister from 2016 to 2021 and also held the position of BJP in-charge for Punjab. The aircraft was under the command of Captain Sumeet Sabharwal, an LTC with extensive flight experience, and First Officer Clive Kundar. The aircraft departed from Runway 23 at 1339 IST (0809 UTC).
