Former Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai, now a BJP parliamentarian, voiced strong concerns over the Iran-US-Israel standoff, stressing the imperative to evacuate Kannadigas and Indians from affected Middle Eastern zones. Addressing press in Haveri on March 1, he declared coordination with the Union government as a shared responsibility.
With conflicts brewing, thousands in Dubai and nearby areas are vulnerable. Bommai recommended that the state government promptly arrange interim shelter and rations through the Indian consulate, facilitating their immediate return to safety.
The brewing storm threatens global stability, particularly oil markets vital to India. Bommai cautioned against hasty military actions, advocating talks to avert economic shocks that could burden nations everywhere.
Kannadigas, drawn to Gulf jobs in places like Doha and Kuwait, alongside European transit flyers, now face dire straits. Drawing parallels to Modi’s adept handling of prior evacuations from war-torn Syria and Iraq, Bommai lauded central initiatives but pressed the state to act decisively.
Financial and food scarcities are plaguing expatriates, particularly the sizable Kannadiga community in Dubai. Bommai’s urgent plea underscores a duty-bound approach: protect our own, no matter the odds, ensuring every citizen returns unharmed.