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The Congress party is accusing the Modi government of being lenient towards IndiGo airline due to alleged electoral bond purchases by InterGlobe, IndiGo’s parent company. They claim the recent mass flight cancellations caused by the implementation of new flight duty time limitation (FDTL) rules are a result of the government favoring a duopoly in the airline industry. Congress MP Sasikanth Senthil questioned why the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) didn’t ensure IndiGo’s compliance with the FDTL rules and demanded a White Paper on the government’s actions. The Congress also criticized the government’s alleged favoritism towards certain corporate groups, citing the Adani Group’s acquisition of multiple airports. They accuse the government of apathy towards passengers affected by the flight cancellations.

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Congress Accuses Modi Government of Favoring IndiGo Amid Flight Cancellation Crisis, Cites Electoral Bonds

New Delhi – December 6, 2025 – The Congress party escalated its attack on the Modi government Saturday, accusing it of being lenient towards IndiGo airlines amidst the ongoing crisis of mass flight cancellations. The opposition party alleges that the government’s inaction stems from substantial electoral bond purchases made by InterGlobe, IndiGo’s parent company, and its promoters.

Speaking at a press conference, Congress Lok Sabha member Sasikanth Senthil stated that the ongoing disruptions, attributed to the implementation of new flight duty time limitation (FDTL) rules, were not accidental. He claimed the government’s actions were a direct consequence of a policy pushing for a duopoly in the airline sector.

“The data shows that InterGlobe group entities bought around ₹36 crore in electoral bonds, while its promoter Rahul Bhatia purchased bonds worth about ₹20 crore, much of them encashed by the BJP,” Senthil said, suggesting a link between the financial contributions and the government’s alleged lax oversight. He further questioned why the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) failed to enforce compliance with the new FDTL rules, which were partially implemented earlier this year.

Former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram also weighed in, questioning how a vibrant airline industry had been reduced to a two-player business. The Congress further criticized the government’s alleged favoritism towards specific corporate groups, referencing the Adani Group’s acquisition of numerous airports.

Senthil demanded a White Paper on the government’s actions to ensure IndiGo’s compliance with the new regulations, accusing the government and the airline of apathy towards the passengers affected by the widespread cancellations. The government is yet to respond to the Congress’s allegations.

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