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Air India Crash Sparks Controversy Over Reservation Policies
6/19/2025
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- The tragic Air India crash, claiming over 260 lives, ignited fierce online discussions. Prominent Indian-Americans, including Dr. Rajeshwari Iyer and Sabeer Bhatia, controversially blamed India's reservation policies for systemic failures, drawing criticism for their insensitivity. Meanwhile, Air India responded by cutting international services by 15% to enhance safety checks following revelations of technical malfunctions.
