Karnataka’s helmsman Siddaramaiah unleashed a fierce condemnation of the US military action against Iran on March 1, terming it ‘unjust’ during a media briefing at Shivamogga Airport. Parallelly, he pledged exhaustive measures to repatriate Kannadigas ensnared in Arab states reeling from the fallout.
Engaging with the press, the Chief Minister outlined vigorous state-center synergy via the External Affairs Ministry to safeguard and extract residents from conflict zones. Focus is on 30 Ballari natives trapped amid Dubai airport’s operational halt, with repatriation queued for flight resumption.
Siddaramaiah shared reassuring updates: Dubai’s Indian community, including MLC S.L. Bhoje Gowda from JD(S), is secure in hotels after reaching out personally. Consultations with top bureaucrats have solidified plans, ensuring no Kannadiga is left behind.
On the international front, he decried US duplicity – advocating peace publicly while engaging in hostilities. Extending sympathies for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s demise, he prayed for eternal peace.
Hands-on leadership shone as the CM directly consoled affected families, tasking the Chief Secretary with perpetual MEA dialogue. With migrants in secure spots, panic is unwarranted; full recovery operations persist.
Addressing ancillary issues, he quashed speculations on April electricity rate revisions, prioritizing crisis management. Siddaramaiah’s stance not only critiques geopolitics but fortifies Karnataka’s safety net for overseas kin, exemplifying responsive governance in crisis.