Kalaburagi, June 13 -- Karnataka Minister Eshwar Khandre on Friday expressed condolences to the families of the those who lost their lives in AI 171 plane crash in Ahmedabad a day earlier and termed the incident as "painful"

"It is a painful incident. I express my condolences to the families of the deceased. I pray to God that the people who passed away may their souls rest in peace, and their families get the strength to bear their sad demise," Khandre said, speaking to the media.

Meanwhile, Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla also expressed deep sorrow over the plane crash. He further stated that several people from Rajasthan were among the victims.

Speaking to reporters, Birla said, "The whole country is saddened and stands by the families o...