New Delhi, Oct. 2 -- BJP MP Tarun Chugh on Friday praised Captain Smit Machchhar for his courage and presence of mind, saying the pilot had set an example of courage and humanity before the world.

"A brave son of India has set an example of courage and humanity before the world. Captain Smit Machchhar, a devotee of Lord Hanuman, saved the lives of 174 passengers without regard for his own safety. Despite being critically injured, his courage, presence of mind, and dedication to duty averted a major air tragedy," Chugh said.

He said Prime Minister Modi spoke to the Captain and saluted his bravery while wishing him a speedy recovery on behalf of the entire nation.

"Today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to the Captain, saluted his bra...