Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that India today does not leave its citizens stranded abroad and is working to ensure that all possible help is provided to Indians in West Asia amid the ongoing crisis in the region.
Speaking at an event in Kochi, Modi said the government is closely monitoring the situation and coordinating efforts to support Indian nationals living and working across West Asia.
The Prime Minister also expressed gratitude to Gulf nations for taking care of Indian expatriates during the current tensions. “Gulf countries are giving the utmost care to Indians working there. I am grateful to them for that,” he said.
PM Modi also attacked the opposition Indian National Congress, accusing it of playing politics over the West Asia crisis. He said issues concerning the safety of Indian citizens abroad should not be politicised.
His remarks come amid rising concerns about the safety of thousands of Indian nationals in West Asia as the Iran-US war escalates. Indian missions in the region are in touch with the community and are providing necessary assistance, officials said.
