“Door Opened By Mistake”: Aviation Minister On Row Over Tejasvi Surya

BJP MP Tejasvi Surya opened the emergency exit of an IndiGo plane last month “by mistake”, Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said today, confirming an incident that has been slammed by opposition parties.

IndiGo yesterday said a passenger accidentally opened the emergency exit of a plane at the Chennai airport on December 10. The passenger apologised, said the airline. 

The flight was delayed as the aircraft took off for its destination, Tiruchirapalli, only after stringent engineering checks.

The passenger happened to be Tejasvi Surya.

“It’s important not to be circumspect. Look at the facts. The door was opened by mistake, all checks were taken and after that the plane left,” Mr Scindia said.