New Delhi, June 26 -- Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Thursday strongly criticised the delay in starting an official investigation into the air crash in Ahmedabad on June 12, which claimed several lives.

In a post on X, Ramesh said, "A fortnight after the catastrophic air crash in Ahmedabad, it is being reported that the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau has yet to appoint a lead investigator for the probe."

"This delay is inexplicable and inexcusable," he added.

He pointed out that even two weeks after the tragic accident, the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) had not appointed a lead investigator, raising serious concerns over the urgency and accountability of the government.

Meanwhile, the Aircraft Accident Invest...