Ernakulam

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the Indian government is ensuring security and assistance for citizens stranded in the Gulf region amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia.

Addressing a rally in Ernakulam in Kerala, the prime minister said India remains committed to protecting its citizens abroad during crises.

“It’s natural for all of you to be concerned about what’s happening in West Asia today. Millions of our brothers and sisters work there. But you must remember that the Bharatiya Janata Party-led NDA government is in power today. Whenever any of our countrymen has been in trouble, we have used all our strength to protect them,” he said.

“Today’s India does not leave its people in trouble. We are providing security and all facilities to Indians stuck in the war,” Modi added.

He also thanked Gulf nations for ensuring the safety of Indian nationals.

“I am satisfied that our friendly countries in the Gulf are taking care of our citizens. Our embassies and missions are working 24/7 to help them by providing food, accommodation and protection,” he said.

The prime minister also criticised the Indian National Congress over its remarks on the government’s handling of the West Asia conflict, accusing the party of making provocative statements.

“It is unfortunate that the Congress party is looking for politics at this time of global crisis. Congress is willingly making provocative statements to cause disruptions. Our people get stuck there so they can abuse Modi. This is their play,” he said.

Modi also urged voters in Kerala to move away from the alternating governments of the United Democratic Front (UDF) and the Left Democratic Front (LDF).

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“You have given Congress and the Left more than 70 years. Now give a chance so that the BJP-NDA can serve you. You will see a glimpse of a ‘Viksit Keralam’,” he said.