“Time to Stand United,” says Priyanka Gandhi, Demands Answers on Ahmedabad Plane Crash
Wayanad, July 9, 2025 —
In a solemn address from Wayanad, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra expressed profound grief over the devastating Air India AI-171 crash in Ahmedabad, which claimed over 240 lives, including students and medical professionals.
“This is a time of national grief. We must show solidarity with the families who lost their loved ones — including the students. But we also need answers,” she said.
Speaking just hours after visiting affected families in Wayanad, Priyanka emphasized the need for both compassion and clarity in the face of one of India’s most tragic aviation disasters.
“The investigating agencies must help the nation understand what went wrong,” she added, calling for a thorough and transparent inquiry.