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@Gabbar0099 The Air India plane first crashed directly on the BJ Medical College UG hostel's mess building.Many MBBS students have lost their lives and many interns having lunch in mess are heavily injured.
@DrDhruvchauhan It's a black day for the medical fraternity. My hand trembles as i write this knowing that the Air India flight crash on BJMC medical college UG hostel in Ahmedabad has cost the lives of medical students, doctors and others. Prayers with all the lost souls and those undergoing treatment.
@homelander_yyy Poor train services in India push people to buy plane tickets, but when plane crashes occur, we always see the same thing. Someone will blame the pilot, someone will blame AIR INDIA, and some shameless people will blame the Modi government. The real problems never get fixed. The families who lost loved ones deserve more than just our prayers.
@DarkReacto This accident has been in the pipeline for quite some time. Air India is an absolute basket case of an airline where some pilots have qualified due to somebody else taking their exams for them. Their whole culture is about cheating.
@anwaribrahim I was deeply distressed to learn of the crash of Air India Flight 171 near Ahmedabad, India. On behalf of the Government and people of Malaysia, I extend our heartfelt condolences to the families and loved ones of all those affected. We share in India's sorrow and stand in full solidarity as relief efforts continue.
@Saul_Sadka The gloating, delighted reactions to the devastating crash of Air India Flight 171 in Ahmedabad are exactly what Israelis experienced after October 7. Who are these nasty people? India and Israel share the same evil enemies, and they should work together to defeat them.
@RShahzaddk Blame game begins before the investigation even starts! India's knee-jerk reaction to blame Pakistan for the Air India crash without evidence is not only premature but also reckless. Let's prioritize facts over fiction and ensure the safety of all citizens. #Ahmedabad
@Swamy39 When a train derailed in 1950s, Lal Bahadur Shashtri resigned. On the same morality I demand PM Modi, HM Amit Shah and Civil Aviation Naidu resign so that a free& fair inquiry is held. All that Modi and associates have been doing so far is gallivanting which must stop must stop.
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