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Kerala seeks Centre's help to bring home stranded citizens in Saudi Arabia
Kerala's special representative has appealed to India's Civil Aviation Ministry to facilitate the return of thousands of Keralites affected by service disruptions and security concerns in Saudi Arabia. The appeal highlights the urgent need for coordinated air transport arrangements to evacuate the affected workers.
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G. Devarajan, the special representative of the Kerala government, has written to India's Civil Aviation Minister urging intervention to address the plight of a large number of Keralites currently stranded in Saudi Arabia.
The appeal comes against the backdrop of volatile conditions and significant disruptions to air services in the Gulf nation, which have left many workers from the state unable to return home. The situation has created considerable hardship for the affected individuals and their families back in Kerala, one of India's largest sources of overseas migrant workers.
Devarajan's communication highlights the critical role the central government can play in coordinating emergency airlift operations and engaging with Saudi Arabian authorities to restore normalcy in flight operations. The appeal underscores the urgency of the situation, as prolonged delays risk exacerbating the difficulties faced by stranded workers and their dependents.
Kerala has long maintained significant labor migration ties with Saudi Arabia and other Gulf nations. The state's overseas remittances form a substantial part of its economy, making the welfare of its citizens abroad a matter of considerable concern for both the state and central governments.