New Delhi, June 13: The Welfare Party of India has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic crash of an Air India flight in Ahmedabad, terming the incident “extremely distressing” and extending heartfelt condolences to the families of those who lost their lives.

In an official statement issued on Tuesday, the party's National General Secretary (Organisation), Dr. S.Q.R. Ilyas, said the crash—which occurred shortly after the London-bound Air India Boeing 787 took off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport—has left the nation in mourning. The aircraft was carrying 242 people, including crew, and is believed to have resulted in the death of almost all on board.

“We understand the grief of the families of the deceased and stand fully with them in this hour of sorrow,” said Dr. Ilyas, offering the party’s condolences to the bereaved families.

The party also called on the Gujarat government and Air India authorities to provide full support and necessary medical and logistical assistance to those injured in the incident.

Further, the Welfare Party has demanded a comprehensive and impartial investigation into the crash. “A probe must be carried out from every angle to identify any technical failures, human errors, or administrative lapses,” Dr. Ilyas said. He emphasised that if any negligence is found on the part of the Air India management or the Airport Authority of India, strict accountability must follow.

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Hyderabad (PTI): Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, will attend the GOAT India Tour event featuring football legend Lionel Messi at the RGI Cricket Stadium here on Saturday evening, Telangana Congress sources said.

A friendly match will be played between the two teams -- Singareni RR9 and Aparna-Messi All Stars. These two teams will be playing a 15-20 minute friendly match and five minutes before the game, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, a football enthusiast and Messi will join and will dribble the ball together.

Rahul Gandhi will land here on a special flight at 4.30 PM and will proceed to Taj Falaknuma Palace Hotel where Messi will be staying.

After watching the game, Gandhi will leave for the national capital by 10.30 PM.

Elaborate security arrangements are being made for the event at the RGI Cricket stadium.

Rachakonda Police Commissioner Sudheer Babu said security would be provided with 3,000 personnel.