M.K. Raghavan urges Centre to ensure safety of Indian expatriates amid Gulf tensions
M.K. Raghavan, MP, has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi urging intervention in the ongoing conflict between the U.S.–Israel alliance and Iran, which has disrupted flight services and stranded thousands of Indian expatriates, particularly Keralites. The MP expressed concern for the safety of nearly nine million Indians residing in West Asia, including six million Keralites, and urged the government to prepare for potential evacuations. He suggested India use its diplomatic ties to mediate peace in the region.
2 MAR 2026
— 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
S.L. Bhojegowda, a Karnataka MLC, credits Dubai authorities for facilitating his safe return after a crisis in Dubai, while the Indian Embassy did not provide support.
· THIS STORY — The Hindu
M.K. Raghavan urged Prime Minister Modi to address the safety of Indian expatriates in West Asia, particularly Keralites, amid disruptions caused by the U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict.
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