Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee targeted the Centre over the IndiGo flight disruptions impacting thousands of passengers over the past week on Monday, claiming that the policy of Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) was implemented without any planning. Before attending a meeting in Cooch Behar on Monday, she attacked the Centre from Kolkata airport.

Banerjee said, “I also think that the pilot or the crew needs rest. But implementing any new policy requires planning. Government planning should have been emphasised before implementing this policy. Time is very precious to people. Many passengers have been harassed for the past few days. My request to the government is, plan early. Provide alternatives where necessary and ensure that benefits reach people.”

Under the new FDTL rules of the co

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