PM Modi spoke to Captain Smit Machchhar, and lauded his fighter spirit yet again. Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke over a video call and praised his courage, presence of mind and composure.
During the interaction, an emotional Smit shared that PM Modi is his biggest idol and expressed how special and proud he felt to receive the call.
The Prime Minister lauded Smit’s spirit, saying that India can proudly say that its people are not those who take lives, but those who are willing to risk their own lives to save others.
The Captain said, “I unlocked the cockpit door, then the passengers came in and took over. While fighting for my life, I was conscious that if I don’t show courage at this point, 170 lives will be lost.”
He added, “Only thing on my mind was, I’m injured but I can’t let the passengers die. All through, I kept reciting the Hanuman Chalisa at that time, that gave me courage.”
He concluded by saying, “I apologise for crying in front of you, but I’m so proud that I am speaking to the Prime Minister.”
The call in which PM Modi spoke to Captain Smit Machchhar closed with “Jai Shri Krishna”
In a shocking incident, co pilot stabs pilot mid air and prevents a likely hijack. PM Modi lauds fearless act of Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar for saving the lives of all the people onboard.
According to reports, the plane was travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv when the co pilot stabs pilot mid air. The flight plummeted 17,000 ft in less than two minutes, before being diverted to Saudi Arabia.
Unconfirmed reports say that, two other pilots who were onboard as passengers came forward to land the plane.
Videos of the Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar lying on the floor of the plane drenched in blood has gone viral on almost all social media platforms.
PM Modi took to X and lauded the fearless act of the Indian Captain and wrote, ”Captain Smit Machchhar is a HERO…”
Watch the video here:
A moment of courage, pride and emotion ✨🇮🇳
Prime Minister @narendramodi spoke with Captain Smit Machchhar over a video call and praised his courage, presence of mind and composure.
During the interaction, an emotional Smit shared that PM Modi is his biggest idol and expressed… pic.twitter.com/SB4boyoKmD
— PIB India (@PIB_India) October 2, 2026
