Milind Deora and Pilots Body Urge Ashoka Chakra for Smit Machchhar
· India · NDTV, Hindustan Times
Shiv Sena Rajya Sabha MP Milind Deora wrote to the Prime Minister's Office on Friday requesting India's highest peacetime gallantry award, the Ashoka Chakra, for Smit Machchhar. The call for recognition follows Machchhar's display of exceptional bravery during a flydubai flight incident. A pilots' association joined the appeal, citing his extraordinary courage in handling a severe onboard crisis. The PMO has not yet issued a formal response regarding the recommendation.
Why it matters
The push for the Ashoka Chakra highlights the recognition of civilian aviation professionals who risk their lives during extreme security and safety emergencies.
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