Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a conversation with Captain Smit Machchhar, praising his heroic actions during a recent aviation emergency. The PM stated that the entire nation is praying for Captain Smit's recovery, with Mahamrityunjaya chanting happening everywhere and aarti performed at pilgrimage sites across the country. He emphasized that Captain Smit's courage, patience, and presence of mind saved many lives and raised the honor of 1.4 billion Indians.
Captain Smit detailed his experience during the incident, explaining that despite having multiple injuries and being trapped, he knew he had to act as the aircraft was going down. With 17 years of flying experience (11 as captain), he managed to open the door allowing passengers to escape. He credited his recitation of Hanuman Chalisa during the crisis and attributed his survival to divine intervention. Captain Smit also mentioned that his two-year-old son learns Hanuman Chalisa from him, emphasizing the importance of maintaining cultural connections while living abroad.
The PM expressed gratitude to the Saudi and UAE governments for providing excellent medical care and support. He noted that Captain Smit's family members - Bhupendra Bhai, Geeta Behen, and Sonal Behen - had shown remarkable composure during the crisis. The conversation occurred on Gandhi Jayanti, with the PM noting that Captain Smit's actions demonstrated the true meaning of non-violence through life-saving efforts.
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