RJD MP Calls for Aviation Safety Overhaul After Uttarakhand Helicopter Tragedy

The recent Uttarakhand helicopter crash has ignited calls for immediate improvements in aviation safety standards. Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MP Manoj Kumar Jha described the incident as 'heartbreaking' while drawing parallels to another recent tragedy in Ahmedabad that similarly shook the nation.

Jha emphasized the need for serious introspection and corrective measures beyond emotional responses, advocating for comprehensive safety audits and protocols to mitigate flaws within the aviation sector. He urged that long-term strategies be developed to prevent future accidents.

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami briefed top government officials, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, about the tragedy. A high-level meeting was convened immediately after the incident to discuss essential decisions. The crash, claiming seven lives aboard Aryan Aviation's Bell 407 helicopter, demands a robust response to improve sectoral safety norms.

(With inputs from agencies.)