On June 13, 2019, the Congress party condoled the death of 13 Indian Air Force (IAF) officials who were killed in the AN-32 aircraft crash in Arunachal Pradesh. Congress President Rahul Gandhi took to Twitter to condole the death of the 13 IAF personnel, saying that for 10 days India hoped and prayed for them.

For over 10 days India has hoped & prayed that our 13 Air-Warriors on the missing IAF #AN32 were safe.

Sadly, it is now confirmed that all 13 have perished in a crash.

My deepest condolences to the families of our 13 brave men in uniform. You are in my thoughts & prayers. https://t.co/8mPRLjKMoZ