Congress Targets Centre Over Indigo Turbulence, Calls Crisis a Product of “Engineered Monopoly”

Dotasra alleged that the unfolding situation is not an isolated development but a direct consequence of what he described as the Centre’s “deliberate monopoly-driven model,” which, according to him, prioritises a handful of powerful business groups over fair market competition. Framing the controversy within a broader pattern, he said Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi had repeatedly warned that the Union government was “handing over national assets to a select set of industrialists.”

The Congress leader argued that aviation—like several other strategic sectors—has been reshaped to favour major conglomerates, leading to an uneven playing field and growing dependence on a few dominant players. This environment, he claimed, has emboldened companies such as IndiGo to operate with “unchecked freedom,” ultimately affecting passengers across the country.

Dotasra further alleged that the government’s policies are designed to benefit “close associates, including the Adani and Ambani groups,” rather than serve public interest. The result, he said, is a system where private operators enjoy disproportionate leverage while consumers bear the consequences of service disruptions and rising instability.

As the aviation sector grapples with ongoing challenges, the Congress has sharpened its criticism, insisting that the situation reflects deeper structural issues tied to governance and regulatory oversight. The political confrontation is likely to intensify as stakeholders and passengers continue to feel the impact of the turbulence surrounding IndiGo.