Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a conversation with Captain Smit Machchhar, praising his heroic actions during an aviation incident. The PM noted that the entire nation is praying for Captain Smit's recovery through Mahamrityunjaya chanting, and highlighted how the pilot's courage, patience, and presence of mind saved numerous lives despite sustaining severe injuries himself. Captain Smit, with 17 years of flying experience including 11 years as captain, described instinctively knowing the aircraft was going down while trapped beneath debris with multiple injuries. He emphasized that even while fighting for his own life, he couldn't let the passengers die and managed to open the door enabling evacuation. The pilot attributed his survival to reciting Hanuman Chalisa during the crisis and maintained a positive outlook during recovery, viewing his injuries as a journey rather than wounds. PM Modi expressed gratitude to the Saudi and UAE governments for providing excellent medical care and noted the emotional atmosphere across India, particularly in Savarkundla and Wadhwan where prayers and aarti were performed nationwide. The conversation also revealed that Captain Smit's family members including Bhupendra Bhai, Geeta Behen, and Sonal Behen demonstrated remarkable composure during the crisis, with the PM specifically noting Sonal Behen's unexpected courage during their conversation. Captain Smit mentioned maintaining cultural traditions abroad by reciting Hanuman Chalisa daily with his two-year-old son. The PM concluded by stating that Captain Smit's actions prevented potential negative perceptions of Indian pilots globally and arranged to meet in person for more detailed discussion once recovered.