ISKCON’s Communications Office in India released a statement today regarding the tragic Air India accident in Ahmedabad. The plane was carrying 242 souls, and it appears there are no survivors. Given that it crashed in a residential/office area of the city, casualties on the ground are also expected. Air India said in a statement to the press that the passengers on Flight 171 included 169 Indian nationals, 53 British nationals, one Canadian national, and seven Portuguese nationals. Devotees from ISKCON Ahmedabad will be providing spiritual care and food relief for those impacted.
Here is the full statement:
“ISKCON community offers its prayers and support to all those impacted by the tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad, India.
The members and volunteers of all the ISKCON in India and around the world share the grief and are deeply saddened by the tragic Air India Flight crash in Ahmedabad on 12th June 2025. Our heartfelt condolences go out to the families and loved ones of the victims, as well as to all those affected by this devastating incident.
In this time of grief, the monks of ISKCON, along with thousands of devotees, are offering our prayers to Lord Krishna for granting strength, healing, and solace for those impacted.
ISKCON temples in Ahmedabad and the rest of India are committed to supporting relief efforts by providing spiritual care, food relief, and assistance to those in need.
May Lord Krishna grant his shelter to the departed souls and courage to their families. Hare Krishna.”
Source: https://iskconnews.org/iskcon-statement-on-air-india-crash-in-ahmedabad-local-devotees-supporting-relief-efforts/
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