All Party Parliamentary Group for British Hindus
APPG for British Hindus – Statement on Tragic Crash of Air India Flight AI171
12th June 2025
The All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for British Hindus express deepest condolences following the tragic crashing of Air India Flight AI171, operating from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick on 12 June 2025.
We are deeply saddened by this tragedy that led to the loss of 200 plus lives including 50 plus British Nationals. Our thoughts are with the families of those who lost their loved ones.
We urge the aid agencies and government response agencies to work effectively and compassionately to support the families in this hour of tragedy. Our focus is also on the families of individuals who are British Nationals and lost their lives to this incident to ensure there is clear communication and aid and assistance available.
The APPG for British Hindus stands in solidarity with all those affected. We will remain in contact with authorities to ensure the assistance is provided to all the families who are affected by this tragic loss.
The BH All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) is a cross-party group of Members of Parliament (MPs) and members of the House of Lords who come together to discuss and promote the interests and concerns of Hindus in the UK and to facilitate greater understanding and engagement between Hindus and the wider British society.
The BH APPG for Hindus can play an important role in representing the views and interests of Hindus in the UK and in promoting greater understanding and dialogue between Hindus and other communities.
We will work with Hindu organisations and community leaders to gather information and insights about issues that are important to Hindus in the UK. We will host events and meetings in different parts of the country to engage with and listen to the concerns of Hindu communities. In addition, the APPG will commission research on topics of relevance to Hindus in the UK and use this research to inform its work and advocacy efforts.
The goal of the BH APPG is to be the voice between Hindu communities and the broader political process, and to ensure that the views and concerns of Hindus are heard and considered by policymakers.