Chikkamagaluru (Karnataka), March 1 Union Minister Pralhad Joshi said on Sunday that the Centre was making continuous efforts to ensure the safe return of Indians stranded in the Middle East amidst the ongoing conflict, describing the situation as "volatile".
Speaking to reporters at Rambhapuri Mutt in Chikkamagaluru, Joshi said he would take up the matter with the concerned authorities in New Delhi.
"The situation there (Middle East) is very difficult. I have been informed that Kannadigas are stranded," Joshi said.
Noting that the government was closely monitoring developments, he added, "I will go to Delhi today and talk to the concerned ministers. All efforts will be made to bring the Indians there back safely."
Referring to past evacuation operations, the Minister said, "We have successfully brought everyone back during the war under the Modi government."
He cautioned that conditions in the region remained unstable.
"Currently, the situation there is turbulent. Even flying a plane there is dangerous," Joshi said.
"Our efforts are continuous to bring the people there back safely," the Union Minister said, adding, "JD(S) MLC Bhoje Gowda, who is stranded in Dubai with his family, and all the passengers with him should be brought back safely."
