Keralites stranded in Sudan, Kerala CM seeks PM’s intervention

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has sought Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s intervention to evacuate Indians caught in the civil strife in Sudan

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has sought Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s intervention to evacuate Indians caught in the civil strife in Sudan.

In a letter to Mr. Modi, Mr. Vijayan said many health professionals and skilled workers stranded in the African nation were from Kerala.

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Mr. Vijayan said the distressed citizens called and petitioned the Kerala government for help. The conflict has cut off their access to potable water, power, food, medicines and other basic amenities.

Mr. Vijayan said the evacuation of Indian citizens via Khartoum airport was difficult since air strikes had rendered the facility non-operational.

Moreover, several Indians, including Keralites, were caught in their job places in far-flung localities in Sudan. Mr. Vijayan requested Mr. Modi to repatriate them urgently.

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