Shivakumar seeks help for Kannadigas in West Asia

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Sunday urged the Centre that Indians, especially Kannadigas, stranded in West Asia due to the conflict there, must be protected and assured that all efforts were being made to ensure their safety. He said the State Government was in touch with authorities and coordinating with elected representatives to gather information about those affected.

“They (Indians) must be protected. We are urging the Central Government to ensure the safety of lakhs of people from Kerala and Karnataka and from other places stuck there,” he said.