Congress stayed silent on Captain Smit Machchhar's bravery?

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Checked 1 Oct 2026 · Updated 10 Oct 2026

Congress did not stay silent. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge publicly saluted Captain Smit Machchhar and his crew on October 1, 2026, praising them for what he described as extraordinary courage under attack.

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We only talk against Modi Saaaar🙏🏻 One cannot help but notice the silence from the Congress and the so-called “Cockroach Party” ecosystem when it comes to…

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What we checked

It implies: Congress and opposition parties intentionally stayed silent on Captain Smit Machchhar's bravery.ThePrint

An Indian pilot reportedly showed exceptional courage and presence of mind during a critical situation on board, helping protect the lives of around 180 people.No reliable source found for this yet.

What the Reel doesn't tell you

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge publicly praised the pilot and crew for saving lives.

What each side says

Congress and the opposition ecosystemCongress expressed praise and saluted the pilot and crew for their extraordinary courage. ThePrint

How it plays you

It wants you to think: "The political opposition hates India and refuses to celebrate national heroes because of their anti-Modi bias."

This claim is built on a false premise, as the Congress President publicly praised the pilot.

Fabricated silence: "When you Realize their Entire Ecosystem is Suddenly Silent about Indian Pilot 🥲". The creator invents a narrative of selective silence by ignoring public statements of praise from opposition leaders, making the viewer believe political rivals are unpatriotic.
Name-calling: "so-called “Cockroach Party” ecosystem". The creator uses dehumanizing language to insult political opponents and bias the viewer against them before they can look at the facts.

Short version

⚠️ MISLEADING 👉 Congress did not stay silent. 👉 Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge publicly saluted Captain Smit Machchhar and his crew on October 1, 2026, praising them for what he described as extraordinary courage under attack. 🔎 Full check: send this Reel to @checkthis.chat

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