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BJP Slams Rahul Gandhi's Silence on Captain Smit Machchhar's Heroics
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Moneycontrol•01-10-2026, 16:29
BJP Slams Rahul Gandhi's Silence on Captain Smit Machchhar's Heroics
- •BJP questions Rahul Gandhi's silence on Captain Smit Machchhar, who averted a 9/11-like tragedy on a flydubai flight.
- •Captain Machchhar was seriously injured after his co-pilot allegedly attacked and stabbed him inside the cockpit of a Boeing 737 MAX.
- •His actions prevented a catastrophe involving over 170 passengers on the Dubai to Tel Aviv flight.
- •Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Captain Machchhar for his courage, stating he prevented a 9/11-type tragedy.
- •The Gujarat government will honor Machchhar with the 'Vishisht Gujarat Garima Award' for his heroic efforts.
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The BJP questioned Rahul Gandhi's silence after Indian-origin flydubai Captain Smit Machchhar displayed extraordinary bravery and patience to prevent a major catastrophe when his co-pilot allegedly attacked him inside the cockpit.
In recognition of his heroic efforts during the flydubai emergency, the Gujarat government decided to honour Captain Smit Machchhar with the 'Vishisht Gujarat Garima Award'.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed Captain Smit Machchhar for demonstrating remarkable courage, patience, and presence of mind, noting that he averted a 9/11-type tragedy by foiling the alleged attempt to crash the flight.
