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.