One year after the Air India Flight AI-171 crash claimed 260 lives in Ahmedabad, families, friends and officials gathered in Mumbai and at the crash site in Gujarat to remember those they lost. From emotional memorial services and heartfelt tributes to renewed calls for answers and accountability, the anniversary was marked by grief, remembrance and reflection. (PICS/PTI/AFP)

A tragic chapter in India’s political history is marked by the untimely deaths of several prominent leaders in aircraft and helicopter crashes. From former chief ministers to senior national figures, these incidents claimed the lives of leaders who played significant roles in shaping the country’s politics. From Ajit Pawar to former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, here is a look at some of the leaders India lost in air crashes (Pics/Wikipedia, file pics, YSR Congress party)