Urgent Call for Evacuation: Stranded Indians in Global Conflict

Amid escalating tensions following joint military strikes by the United States and Israel on Iran, political leaders from Punjab are urging swift action to ensure the safe evacuation of stranded Indian citizens. The pleas come from Punjab NRI Affairs minister Dr. Ravjot Singh and other key figures.

In a letter to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Minister Singh requested an urgent meeting to coordinate evacuation efforts, emphasizing the immediate threat to Indian nationals. The situation has prompted a flurry of appeals from political leaders across the spectrum.

Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal, Punjab Assembly Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan, and Congress leaders have all called for rapid government intervention. The need for expeditious action is echoed by opposition leader Partap Singh Bajwa and former union minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal, who are pressing for comprehensive measures, including special flights and financial assistance for those stranded.