Karnataka’s administration is vigilantly monitoring the volatile situation in parts of West Asia amid heightened US-Israel-Iran confrontations. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, in a resolute Monday statement, positioned the security of Kannada-speaking residents abroad as the paramount duty.
Air travel snarls have trapped over 100 in UAE territories like Dubai and nine in Bahrain, per incoming data. The CM painted a clear picture of the government’s multifaceted response.
Contact teams bridge gaps with stranded citizens and authorities, ensuring informed, rapid assistance. State and district Emergency Operations Centres hum with activity, intertwined with federal ministries and embassy networks.
Strategic outreach includes the Chief Secretary’s missives to New Delhi, advocating for welfare, support, and repatriation feasibility. Airlines receive bespoke appeals for service resumption and help provisions.
Siddaramaiah’s message to those affected: maintain poise, honor embassy and local counsel rigorously, register via helplines. The state apparatus funnels aid through collated inputs.
UAE demographics show Ballari leading (32), Bengaluru (25), Davangere (9), Chikkamagaluru (5), Vijayapura (4), Madikeri (4), Shivamogga (3), Raichur (3), Mangaluru (3), Udupi (2), Chitradurga (2), Kalaburagi (2), Chikkaballapura (2), Tumakuru (1), three pending district info.
Bahrain: Hassan (4), Udupi (3), Madikeri (1), unknown (1).
With steadfast solidarity, Karnataka pledges comprehensive action to secure and restore its overseas kin.