Set up 24x7 NRI control room to assist families of stranded Punjabis: Punjab CM

Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday called on Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu and impressed upon him to ensure the safe evacuation of Punjabis stranded in the strife-torn Middle East.

During the telephonic conversation, the CM shared comprehensive data pertaining to Punjabis languishing in Gulf countries due to the sudden outbreak of war and urged that immediate steps be taken to bring them home.

Taking to X, CM Mann stated: “I spoke over the phone with Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu. NRI Affairs Minister Dr. Ravjot Singh had also gone to meet him in person. The Union Minister has assured that necessary arrangements will be made for the safe return of Punjabis from Arab countries, including the operation of special flights. I have shared the list of all concerned persons along with their contact numbers. Soon, these Punjabis will return safely to their families. For any kind of information or assistance, please contact: NRI Wing 24/7 Control Room: *0172-2260042*, *0172-2260043*, WhatsApp: *+91 94787 79112*.”

Reiterating the firm commitment of the Punjab government to evacuate Punjabis stuck in the strife-torn Middle East, the CM asserted: “Punjabis have played a stellar role in making the country self-reliant in food production and in safeguarding the unity, integrity and sovereignty of the country. It is unfortunate that a large number of Punjabis are stuck across the Middle East due to the sudden eruption of war. The Union Government must arrange special aircraft carriers to bring the stranded Punjabis back.”

“Cabinet Minister Ravjot has been deputed to meet Union Civil Aviation Minister Naidu,” he added.