New Delhi: In a prompt and decisive response to the reported Air India flight crash in Ahmedabad, Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally reached out to the newly-appointed Union Minister for Civil Aviation, Shri Rammohan Naidu, to take stock of the situation and assess immediate rescue and relief measures.
Sources in the Office of the Minister of Civil Aviation (HMCA) confirmed that the Prime Minister was briefed by the minister shortly after the incident occurred. The PM expressed deep concern over the situation and directed that no effort be spared in the rescue operations.
Minister Naidu, responding to the Prime Minister’s instructions, is en route to Ahmedabad and will directly oversee the ground operations.
“The Minister has assured the Prime Minister that he is rushing to the spot to monitor and coordinate the relief efforts. All necessary measures are being taken to support the affected passengers and crew,” the official communication stated.
The Prime Minister has also directed that all relevant central and state agencies remain on high alert and work in full coordination to ensure timely medical attention, rescue assistance, and logistical support at the site. He has asked to be kept regularly updated on the situation as it evolves.
This marks one of the first major aviation challenges faced by Minister Rammohan Naidu since taking charge of the civil aviation portfolio. His swift movement to the crash site signals the Centre’s seriousness in handling the crisis with utmost urgency.
At the time of publishing, details surrounding the cause and impact of the crash were still emerging. Preliminary inputs suggest that rescue operations are already underway, with local authorities, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams, airport rescue units, and medical emergency services working in tandem.
Officials have appealed to the public to avoid speculation and await verified information as investigators assess the crash circumstances.
This tragic incident has triggered a high-level government response, reflecting the administration’s emphasis on aviation safety, emergency preparedness, and citizen welfare. More information is expected to be released following Minister Naidu’s arrival in Ahmedabad and the preliminary findings from the crash investigation.
