At least four people died in the accident. However, there was no immediate information about General Rawat’s condition.
Reacting to the accident, several politicians including senior ministers wished the well being and safety of Rawat and others.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi “Hope for the safety of CDS General Bipin Rawat, his wife and others on board the chopper. Praying for a speedy recovery,” tweeted CDS General Bipin Rawat.
The safety of CDS General Bipin Rawat, his wife and others aboard the helicopter is expected. Praying for a speedy recovery.
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) 1638953359000
central minister Nitin Gadkari He said that he is shocked to hear about the tragic accident of the helicopter. “I pray for everyone’s safety, well being,” he tweeted.
Shocked to hear about the tragic accident of helicopter with CoDS Shri Bipin Rawat ji. I pray for everyone’s safety and well being.
— Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari) 1638952935000
Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said that he is distressed to hear about the crash of an army helicopter carrying CDS Rawat and other senior army officers. “Prayers for his safety and well being,” he said on Twitter.
Saddened to hear the news of the crash of army helicopter carrying CDS General Shri Bipin Rawat ji and other senior A… https://t.co/dtk0HMYIZK
— Jyotiraditya M. Scindia (@JM_Scindia) 1638954614000
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal tweeted, “Sad to hear this. I pray for everyone’s safety.”
Reacting to the news of the accident, the Chief Minister of West Bengal Mamata Banerjee “Extremely sad news is coming from Coonoor. Today the entire nation prays for the safety of those including CDS Bipin Rawat and his family members,” he said.
Also, I pray for the speedy recovery of all those injured.
Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjuna Kharge He said he was deeply concerned to hear about the crash of an army helicopter in Tamil Nadu.
“Prayers for the safety and well-being of Chief of Defense Staff General Bipin Rawat, his family and the personnel on board the helicopter that reportedly crashed,” Kharge said on Twitter.
central minister Sarbananda Sonowal Prayed for the safety and well being of the Chief of Defense Staff and everyone else on board in the tragic helicopter crash in Tamil Nadu.
Former Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh said he was deeply saddened to see the photographs of the helicopter crash with Rawat and his wife.
“Prayers for everyone’s safety,” he tweeted.
Extremely saddened to see the pictures of the helicopter crash with CDS Bipin Rawat and his wife. Praying for everyone’s safety.
— Captain Amarinder Singh (@capt_amarinder) 1638952811000
senior congress leader Shashi Tharoor Said, “Unspeakable tragedy: The crash of the Chief of Defense Staff’s helicopter, in which his family was traveling with him. The worrying unresolved questions include the cause of the accident, in good weather. Hope for survivors. Meanwhile the victims Praying for & his family.”
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