BJP Calls for MEA Support for Elderly Sikh Couples Stuck in Tehran
BJP Seeks MEA Intervention To Help Elderly Sikh Couples Stranded In Tehran
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The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has requested the Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to assist elderly Sikh couples stranded at a Gurudwara in Tehran, Iran. A flight from Tehran to India was canceled due to the lack of government clearance, prompting calls for intervention from External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar.
- 01BJP spokesman RP Singh urged MEA intervention for stranded Sikh couples in Tehran.
- 02A Mahan Air flight scheduled for May 5 was canceled without government clearance.
- 03The MEA has issued advisories against travel to Iran due to ongoing conflicts.
- 04Indian citizens in Iran are advised to leave through designated land border routes.
- 05The Indian Embassy in Tehran has provided contact information for assistance.
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Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesman RP Singh has called on the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to assist several elderly Sikh couples stranded at the Bhai Ganga Singh Sabha Gurudwara in Tehran, Iran. A Mahan Air flight scheduled for May 5 was reportedly canceled because the couples were denied boarding without clearance from the Indian government. Singh expressed his concerns on social media, urging External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to coordinate with the Indian Embassy for their safe return. The MEA has heightened its monitoring of the situation in the Gulf and West Asia, advising Indian citizens against traveling to Iran and recommending those already there to exit through designated land borders. The embassy has also shared contact numbers and an email address for assistance, as Iranian airports are currently closed due to ongoing conflicts involving Israel and the United States since February 28.
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This situation highlights the challenges faced by Indian citizens abroad during crises, particularly in conflict zones. It underscores the need for effective government intervention to ensure the safety of its nationals.
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