Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Ahmedabad on Friday, a day after a devastating Air India plane crash claimed the lives of more than 240 people.

Ahmedabad: Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge visited the site of the Air India flight AI-171 crash in Ahmedabad and said such incidents should not be seen as routine occurrences. He emphasised the need for collective support across the country in the aftermath of the crash and urged people to come together to help those affected.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday that the Ahmedabad plane crash tragedy has left everyone devastated, saying the loss of so many lives in such a sudden and heartbreaking manner is beyond words.

PM Narendra Modi posted on X, "It is heartbreaking beyond words. In this sad hour, In this sad hour, my thoughts are with everyone affected by it. Have been in touch with Ministers and authorities who are working to assist those affected.

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