Akasa Air on Friday (February 16) announced a thorough investigation into the recent “deboarding experience” of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Lok Sabha member Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur at the Delhi airport.
The controversy emerged after Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur alleged that airline staff, particularly duty manager Imran and his associates, conspired to cause her harm upon landing at the Delhi airport from Mumbai on an Akasa Air flight on February 15.
Details about the incident are not yet fully ascertained. In a post on social media platform X on Friday, Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur accused Akasa Air staff of a deliberate attempt to cause her loss and called on Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia to intervene and take appropriate action.
Akasa Air’s response on the situation
In response to the allegations, an Akasa Air spokesperson issued a statement to PTI expressing regret for the deboarding experience Thakur had on their flight, QP1120. The statement read, “We regret the deboarding experience that Hon’ble Member of Parliament Ms Pragya Thakur had on our flight QP1120 on February 15, 2024. We apologise for any inconvenience caused to her.”
“While we will investigate the incident in detail, we take this as an opportunity to learn and to continue improving on our services,” an Akasa Air spokesperson added.
Investigation underway
The airline’s commitment to investigating the matter and improving services reflects a proactive approach to address the concerns raised by the Member of Parliament. Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur, who represents the Bhopal constituency in the Lok Sabha, has become a prominent figure in the BJP.
