Strengthen diplomatic outreach and be ready with repatriation preparedness: Siddaramaiah
Siddaramaiah, Chief Minister of Karnataka, expressed concern over escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia and urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to strengthen diplomatic outreach and prepare a repatriation framework. He highlighted the plight of Kannadigas and other Indian nationals stranded in transit hubs like UAE due to airspace restrictions. Siddaramaiah called for enhanced engagement through embassies, coordination with airlines, and establishment of a national mechanism for priority evacuation flights, registration systems, and passenger protection protocols.
2 MAR 2026
· THIS STORY — The Hindu
Siddaramaiah urged Prime Minister Modi to strengthen diplomatic outreach and prepare a repatriation framework for stranded Indian nationals in West Asia.
3 MAR 2026
— The Hindu
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— The Hindu
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