The sole survivor of the Ahmedabad plane crash, Vishwas Kumar Ramesh, became embroiled in controversy after Bollywood singer and actress Suchitra Krishnamoorthi made some explosive claims about him. In a now-deleted tweet, she accused Vishwas of lying about being on the flight and questioned his mental health, suggesting he needed treatment.
A Sensitive Story Turned Controversy
On June 12, a devastating plane crash in Ahmedabad claimed 270 lives, with Vishwas being the only survivor. The nation was moved by his miraculous escape. However, Suchitra’s tweet sparked outrage on social media, with many calling out her insensitive remarks. Users pointed out that Vishwas’s presence on the flight was confirmed by the hospital and Air India, and that Suchitra’s comments were not only hurtful but also irresponsible.
As the backlash intensified, Suchitra deleted her tweet and issued an apology, stating that she had acted on unverified information provided by a friend. She acknowledged that she should not have made the comments without confirmation.
Took out my last tweet on the air India crash survivor. Seems to be false news circulated for God knows what reason. My apologies
— Suchitra Krishnamoorthi (@suchitrak) June 19, 2025
Mixed Reactions to the Apology
While some people accepted Suchitra’s apology, others questioned whether a public figure like her should have been more responsible in her comments, especially given the sensitive nature of the situation. The incident has sparked a debate about the accountability of public figures and the need for fact-checking before speaking out on sensitive issues.