Milind Deora demands Ashoka Chakra for Captain Smit Machchhar, writes to PM Modi

Pointing out that he felt immensely proud as Captain Machchhar is from Mumbai, Deora notes that what the pilot did was far beyond his responsibilities

Mumbai: Shiv Sena leader and Rajya Sabha MP Milind Deora has written a letter to PM Modi urging him to consider honouring Flydubai Pilot Captain Smit Machchhar with the Ashok Chakra. On Wednesday, the pilot’s bravery prevented a major disaster in air and saved the lives of 174 passengers onboard.

Pointing out that he felt immensely proud as Captain Machchhar is from Mumbai, Deora notes that what the pilot did was far beyond his responsibilities.

As an MP from Mumbai & on behalf of @mieknathshinde ji & @Shivsenaofc, I have written to PM @narendramodi ji requesting........

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