While chaos and anguish unfolded at the crash site, with ambulances running short and bodies being transported on carts, rickshaws, and stretchers, some BJP leaders were seen making social media reels, posing for the camera with background music, seemingly indifferent to the tragedy. These visuals, featuring a BJP aviation minister, have sparked public anger and raised questions about the leaders’ empathy towards the victims and their families.

Critics argue that, for these politicians, the lives of ordinary citizens seem to matter little beyond their value as votes. As the nation mourned, some leaders were more focused on photo opportunities and social media presence than on offering genuine condolences or support.

When Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived to meet the injured, the media captured photos from every possible angle, raising further questions about the priorities of those in power. Many now believe that the so-called “Amrit Kaal” (golden era) of these leaders has stripped away any remaining filters, revealing their true faces to the public.

The tragedy has also exposed a harsh reality for airline passengers. Despite paying high fares and trusting in rigorous security protocols, passengers risk their lives every time they board a plane. The public expects that the government values their safety, but the response from authorities suggests otherwise. Many feel that, for the government, an individual’s worth does not extend beyond their vote.

In the aftermath, Home Minister Amit Shah’s statement that “accidents cannot be prevented” has drawn fierce criticism. Instead of taking responsibility for the 265 lives lost, the government dismissed the incident as an unavoidable accident, urging people not to ask questions about its causes. Critics argue that such a response shirks accountability and leaves everything to fate.

Congress leader Pawan Khera was among those who condemned Shah’s remarks, stating that a Home Minister should at least promise accountability rather than delivering lectures on destiny. He questioned the very purpose of aviation safety regulations and ministries if all disasters are simply attributed to fate.

Senior BJP leader Subramanian Swamy also voiced his dismay, calling for the resignations of Prime Minister Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and Civil Aviation Minister Naidu to ensure an independent and fair investigation. Swamy cited the example of Lal Bahadur Shastri, who resigned as Railway Minister after a major accident in the 1950s, arguing that today’s leaders should follow the same moral standards.

Despite the mounting criticism, the government has not taken responsibility, and no resignations have been offered. Many believe that if this tragedy had occurred under a different administration, there would have been a flurry of resignations. Instead, the deaths of 265 people are being labeled as an “accident” and brushed aside.

As the debate continues, the public is left to reconcile with the official narrative that this was merely an accident—though many remain unconvinced. The truth, no matter how faint or partial, will continue to reach the people, leaving a lasting impact.

In the end, the hope remains that the public stays safe and that genuine accountability is not lost in the noise of politics and spectacle.