Indian delegation in Ireland to attend 40th anniversary memorial of Kanishka accident

A high-level Indian delegation led by Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, along with BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh, and representatives from five states, has arrived in Ireland to participate in the 40th anniversary memorial of the Air India Kanishka accident.
June 24, 2025 | 18:28
Indian delegation in Ireland. (Photo/X@HardeepSPuri) © Provided by Asian News International (ANI)
Indian delegation in Ireland. (Photo/X@HardeepSPuri) © Provided by Asian News International (ANI)

The commemoration will take place at the Ahakista Memorial in Cork on Sunday. The delegation includes prominent elected representatives, including Arvinder Singh Lovely (Delhi MLA), Baldev Singh Aulakh (Minister from Uttar Pradesh), Gurveer Singh Brar (MLA from Rajasthan), Trilok Singh Cheema (MLA from Uttarakhand), and Narinder Singh Raina (MLA from Jammu and Kashmir).

The solemn memorial service will be attended by Ireland’s Prime Minister, Micheal Martin, Canada's Minister of Public Safety, Gary Anandasangaree, and several other international dignitaries.

This event not only commemorates the 329 victims but also reinforces the global commitment against terrorism. In a post on X, Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said, "On Monday, 23 June 2025, I will lead an Indian delegation comprising senior Punjab leader Sh@tarunchughbjpJi, legislators from several states Sdr@ArvinderLovelyJi, Sdr@BaldevAulakhJi, Sdr@GurveerBrarJi and Sdr Trilok Singh Cheema Ji, to join the Irish Prime Minister HE@MichealMartinTD, Canadian Minister of Public Safety HE Gary Anandasangaree@gary_srpand others, to pay homage to the victims at an event at the Ahakista Memorial in Cork, Ireland in a solemn moment of remembrance and unity, on the 40th anniversary of the Kanishka Bombing," he added.

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