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Jammu, Dec 11: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Jammu and Kashmir spokesperson Dr Abhijit Jasrotia on Thursday sharply criticised IndiGo Airlines, accusing it of attempting to undermine the implementation of the new Flight Duty Time Limitation (FDTL) rules. He alleged that the airline was resorting to “opportunistic and irresponsible tactics” to mount pressure on the Central Government.

Dr Jasrotia, in a statement issued here, claimed that IndiGo, which carries nearly 65% of India’s air passengers, has not recruited pilots and engineers for the past two years, placing excessive strain on its existing workforce. In contrast, he noted, airlines such as Air India, Akasa, SpiceJet and Air India Express have already moved to comply with the revised norms.

The new FDTL rules, drafted

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