Archive · 4 Oct 2026
BJP Workers Plan Temple Prayers for Pilot’s Recovery
BJP workers in Karnataka plan to pray for Capt.
Smit Machchhar.
They will gather at temples on Saturday.
The plan was announced by BJP leader N. Ravi Kumar.
He said Machchhar acted bravely during an incident involving a FlyDubai plane.
Ravi Kumar said the pilot’s actions helped save 180 passengers.
The party says it hopes Machchhar gets better soon.
BJP workers across Karnataka plan special prayers for Capt. Smit Machchhar on Saturday.
The prayers are to be held at temples in different parts of the state.
Senior BJP leader N. Ravi Kumar announced the plan on Friday.
Ravi Kumar said Machchhar showed courage, presence of mind and timely action during an aircraft incident.
The party credited Machchhar’s actions with helping save 180 passengers aboard a FlyDubai aircraft and said it was praying for his recovery.
- Who
- BJP workers and Capt. Smit Machchhar.
- What
- BJP workers plan special temple prayers for Machchhar’s recovery.
- When
- The prayers are scheduled for Saturday; N. Ravi Kumar announced them on Friday.
- Where
- Temples in different parts of Karnataka.
- Why
- The BJP says Machchhar’s actions during an aircraft incident helped save 180 passengers and is seeking his speedy recovery.
- Organizing group
- BJP workers across Karnataka
- Person receiving prayers
- Capt. Smit Machchhar
- Scheduled day
- Saturday
- Locations
- Temples in different parts of Karnataka
- Announced by
- N. Ravi Kumar, Chief Whip of the Opposition in the Legislative Council
- Passengers cited
- 180, according to Ravi Kumar
- Aircraft
- FlyDubai aircraft