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Captain Smit Machchhar's Heroics Spark Political Row; BJP Questions Rahul Gandhi's Silence
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News18•04-10-2026, 19:53
Captain Smit Machchhar's Heroics Spark Political Row; BJP Questions Rahul Gandhi's Silence
- •Captain Smit Machchhar's heroic actions during a reported cockpit terror incident have ignited a new political confrontation in India.
- •The BJP has intensified its criticism of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, questioning his silence on the pilot's actions.
- •The BJP is asking why the Congress leadership has not spoken more strongly about the incident.
- •The Congress has defended its leaders and their response, stating the party has acknowledged and praised acts of courage.
Key Questions Answered
Captain Smit Machchhar's heroic actions during a cockpit terror incident triggered a political controversy after the BJP criticized Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his alleged silence and failure to speak more strongly about the pilot's bravery. In response, the Congress defended its leadership by stating that the party has duly acknowledged and praised acts of courage.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally spoke to the family members of Flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar to applaud his bravery.
The Congress party defended its leaders and their reaction to the event, asserting that the party has indeed recognized and praised acts of courage.
