Punjab Health Minister Balbir Singh voiced grave concerns over approximately one crore Indians ensnared in Gulf amid turmoil. In a revealing interview, he narrated helping six from Patiala whose finances collapsed.
Personal calls from the stranded prompted action: “No money left for hotels. I coordinated payments via a trusted contact.” Repatriation drives are accelerating, led by Chief Ministerial outreach to Union counterparts.
The minister lambasted delays: “Preemptive evacuations were essential despite prior intel. Centre must mediate peace internationally too.”
On influencer Nancy Grewal’s fatal incident in Canada, “Profoundly tragic. Families endure unimaginable loss repatriating bodies of promising youth.”
Healthcare advancements offer hope: Punjab’s medical college network expands to Hoshiarpur, Shaheed Udham Singh, Phagwara—all government seats via 60-40 aid model. “Reviews complete; we’re set for comprehensive growth.”
Balancing crisis response with development, Punjab exemplifies resilient leadership for its global community.