Sumit Sabarwal – A Real Bharat Ratna, and A Salute to All Brave Souls Onboard the Ill-Fated Air India Flight"
TRIBUTE STATEMENT "Sumit Sabarwal – A Real Bharat Ratna, and A Salute to All Brave Souls Onboard the Ill-Fated Air India Flight" New Delhi | June 2025 India mourns a heartbreaking tragedy, as lives were lost in the catastrophic Air India flight incident. Among them stood a shining beacon of courage — Sumit Sabarwal, a man whose bravery transcended fear. He made a conscious choice: to stay back and save lives rather than escape. Though he could have survived, he laid down his life for others — a sacrifice that defines the spirit of a Real Bharat Ratna. Dr. Anthony Raju, Advocate, Supreme Court of India Chairman, Indian National Human Rights Protection Council, and one of the nation’s leading criminal law advocates, paid heartfelt tribute: “Sumit Sabarwal is not just a name — he is a legacy of human courage. He gave up his life so others may live. True heroes don't wear medals, they carry hearts of fire and compassion. He chose not to jump for his life. He chose to st...