An Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner, carrying 242 people, crashed in a residential area of Ahmedabad shortly after takeoff on Thursday afternoon. The London-bound flight (AI171) went down near Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, causing a large fire. While initial reports suggested no survivors, authorities confirmed one person, Ramesh Vishwakumar, was found alive and is receiving treatment.

Former Gujarat Chief Minister and BJP leader Vijay Rupani tragically died in the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad shortly after takeoff, confirmed by top BJP leaders. Rupani was en route to London to visit his family when the accident occurred. The crash involved 242 individuals, including passengers and crew, marking a significant loss for the BJP and Indian politics.

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