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RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat Praises Captain Smit Machchhar's Mid-Air Heroism at Dussehra Rally
- •RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat cited Flydubai pilot Captain Smit Machchhar's bravery during a mid-air attack as an example of Hindu nature and cultural values.
- •Captain Machchhar was injured when his co-pilot attacked him with an axe on a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv over Saudi Arabia.
- •Despite severe head and arm injuries, Machchhar managed to open the cockpit door and alert passengers, saving everyone on board.
- •Prime Minister Narendra Modi previously praised Machchhar's courage and selflessness over a video call following the incident.
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At the annual Vijayadashami rally in Nagpur, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat cited Flydubai pilot Captain Smit Machchhar's mid-air heroism to explain "Hindu nature," stating that his courageous response during a crisis reflected his upbringing, cultural roots, and values.
Captain Smit Machchhar was flying Flydubai flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv when his co-pilot attacked him with a crash axe over Saudi Arabia. Despite severe injuries to his head and arms, Machchhar managed to open the cockpit door and alert passengers before others intervened, allowing the plane to land safely.
The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) passed a resolution during its meeting in Arunachal Pradesh demanding that Captain Smit Machchhar be honored with the Ashok Chakra, India's highest peacetime gallantry award, for his extraordinary bravery.
