IndiGo chairman dismisses allegations of influencing government rules amid crisis

IndiGo chairman Vikram Singh Mehta has dismissed allegations surfacing amid the crisis, calling them untrue. He stated that claims of influencing government rules are incorrect. This comes during ongoing challenges in the aviation sector.

IndiGo Airlines chairman Vikram Singh Mehta has outright dismissed allegations that the company influenced government rules during the recent crisis. He stated unequivocally, 'These are incorrect.' This remark comes as the aviation industry faces multiple challenges, including flight cancellations.

According to reports, amid the crisis, claims emerged suggesting IndiGo attempted to sway government policies. However, the chairman labeled them untrue. The role of regulatory bodies like DGCA remains significant in this context.

The incident highlights operational difficulties at IndiGo, but the company has clarified its stance by rejecting these allegations. No contradictory information is available.

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