Text of Prime Minister’s conversation with Captain Smit Machchhar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a telephonic conversation with Captain Smit Machchhar, praising his courage, presence of mind, and quick decision-making in saving passenger lives during a critical incident. The Prime Minister lauded Captain Machchhar's resilience, noting that the entire nation, along with temples and pilgrimage sites, offered prayers for his speedy recovery. During the interaction on Gandhi Jayanti, the Prime Minister also acknowledged the support and medical care provided by the governments of Saudi Arabia and the UAE.