Rijiju: Govt Promptly Rescuing Indians Stranded in Middle East Conflict

• Union Minister Kiren Rijiju stated the government is working promptly under PM Modi to rescue Indian citizens stranded in Middle East countries due to the Israel-Iran conflict.
• Rijiju highlighted that the current government offers comprehensive aid, unlike previous administrations, managed by the Ministry of External Affairs.
• The Middle East faces turmoil after US-Israel strikes on Iran, leading to retaliatory attacks and instability, disrupting air travel and prompting India to issue advisories.
• Around 3,000 Indian students, including 2,000 from Jammu and Kashmir, are stranded in Iran, with a student association seeking their immediate evacuation.
• Over 700 people from Madhya Pradesh are stuck in the UAE due to canceled flights and airport shutdowns; Indian Embassy in Kuwait is assisting those stranded there.