I am deeply grieved and shocked at the tragic loss of life resulting from the Air India flight IX-892 crash that took place in Mangalore early this morning.

I join all citizens in sending condolences to the members of the bereaved families and praying to the Almighty to grant them the strength to withstand this immense loss.

                                                                                                Sd/-

(M. HAMID ANSARI)

New Delhi
22nd May 2010