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Union Aviation Minister Faces Backlash Amid IndiGo Flight Crisis

12/8/2025

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Ram Mohan Naidu, the Union Civil Aviation Minister, faces criticism as the IndiGo crisis disrupts nearly 60% of India's domestic flights.
Critics, including Gudivada Amarnath, former Minister, say Naidu failed to address issues from the Flight Duty Time Limitations.
Naidu's image has deteriorated as he confronts aviation crises, including a fatal air crash earlier this year.
Even with monthly meetings with airlines, his inaction fuels anger toward the Modi administration.

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Ram Mohan Naidu, the Union Civil Aviation Minister, faces criticism as the IndiGo crisis disrupts nearly 60% of India's domestic flights.
Critics, including Gudivada Amarnath, former Minister, say Naidu failed to address issues from the Flight Duty Time Limitations.
Naidu's image has deteriorated as he confronts aviation crises, including a fatal air crash earlier this year.
Even with monthly meetings with airlines, his inaction fuels anger toward the Modi administration.