Naveen Patnaik Calls for Urgent Evacuation of Odias from West Asia Conflict
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Patnaik Urges Centre: Evacuate Odias Stranded in West Asia Conflict Zone
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News18•02-03-2026, 18:30
Patnaik Urges Centre: Evacuate Odias Stranded in West Asia Conflict Zone
•BJD president Naveen Patnaik urged the Centre for immediate evacuation of Odias stranded in West Asia due to escalating conflict and air connectivity disruption.
•Patnaik highlighted the risk to safety and well-being of migrant workers, professionals, students, and tourists, appealing for urgent national support.
•Hundreds of Indians, including Odias, are stranded in Dubai, Doha, and other Gulf airports due to flight service disruptions.
•Indigo's Bhubaneswar-Dubai flight was cancelled; future flights remain uncertain amid military escalation.
•The situation worsened after attacks on Iran and retaliatory strikes on Israel and US installations, impacting global business hubs like Dubai.