Rahul Gandhi Targets Centre Over IndiGo Crisis
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi attacked the central government after the massive IndiGo flight disruptions. He said the IndiGo fiasco shows the real cost of what he called the government’s “monopoly model”. He said travellers suffer when one airline dominates the market. He added that the current aviation structure creates chaos instead of competition.
Gandhi Says Travellers Pay the Price
Rahul Gandhi said the public pays for this flawed model every time a crisis hits the aviation sector. He said sudden cancellations, long delays, and poor communication create stress for thousands of flyers. He added that the government should support fair competition instead of encouraging dominance by a few players. He claimed that India needs a balanced aviation ecosystem to avoid repeated breakdowns.
Opposition Demands Fix in Aviation Sector
Congress leaders backed his statement and called for better regulation. They demanded clear guidelines that protect passengers during airline failures. They said the aviation sector needs more transparency and healthy competition. They also said the government must take responsibility for repeated disruptions. Many opposition members said the IndiGo crisis highlights the need for immediate reforms.
IndiGo Continues Struggle With Operations
IndiGo faced chaos this week as hundreds of flights got cancelled across major cities. Long queues formed at airports and passengers shared their anger on social media. The airline struggled to manage crew shortages and operational errors. Analysts said the crisis exposed larger issues within the aviation market. They said India’s air travel demand grows each year but structural balance remains weak.
Call for Policy Change
Rahul Gandhi said the government must act fast to prevent similar breakdowns. He said India can protect passengers only when policies encourage equal opportunity for all airlines. He called the present model one-sided and harmful for ordinary citizens. He said the IndiGo mess shows why India needs stronger reforms.
