PM Modi praises flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar, says ‘I feel immense pride’
Prime Minister Narendra Modi publicly praised flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar for his bravery during an in-flight emergency. The recognition follows widespread acclaim for the pilot's actions.
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High-level government recognition of individual heroism serves to boost national morale and highlights the professional conduct of Indian citizens abroad.
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