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‘Don’t do politics’: Jaishankar slams Siddaramaiah over tweet on Indians stuck in Sudan | India News
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NEW DELHI: External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday lashed out at Congress leader and former Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah for his tweet over the evacuation of 31 tribals from Karnataka who are stuck in violence-hit Sudan.
Congress leader Siddaramaiah had earlier appealed to the Centre, seeking safe return of a group of 31 tribals from the state, who are stranded in violence-hit Sudan. Siddaramaiah also blamed the government for not taking action to rescue them.
“Hakki Pikkis in Sudan are left stranded without food since the last few days and the government is yet to initiate action to bring them back. @BJP4India government should immediately open diplomatic discussions and reach out to international agencies to ensure the well-being of Hakki Pikkis,” he said on Twitter.
“It is reported that 31 people from Karnataka belonging to Hakki Pikki tribe, are stranded in Sudan which is troubled by civil war. I urge @PMOIndia @narendramodi, @HMOIndia, @MEAIndia and @BSBommai to immediately intervene and ensure their safe return,” he added.
Jaishankar asked him not to politicise the incident and highlighted the efforts taken by the government in Sudan.
“Simply appalled at your tweet! There are lives at stake; don’t do politics.
Since the fighting started on April 14th, the Embassy of India in Khartoum has been continuously in touch with most Indian Nationals and PIOs in Sudan,” Jaishankar said in a tweet.
“Their details and locations cannot be made public for security reasons. Their movement is constrained by fierce fighting that is ongoing. Plans regarding them have to take into account a very complicated security scenario. The embassy is in constant touch with the ministry in that regard. It is grossly irresponsible of you to politicize their situation. No electoral goal justifies endangering Indians abroad,” he added.
Meanwhile, the Indian Embassy in Sudan on Tuesday issued a precautionary advisory against venturing out, suggesting to ration supplies as the “situation may continue for a few more days.”
“We have come across many instances of looting. All Indian nationals are advised please not to venture out. Please ration your supplies. The situation may continue for a few more days. Please try to take help from your neighbours. Please stay at home and remain safe,” tweeted the Embassy of India in Khartoum.
On Monday, the Ministry of External Affairs, in view of the current clashes between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), set up a Control Room to provide information and assistance to Indians.
Congress leader Siddaramaiah had earlier appealed to the Centre, seeking safe return of a group of 31 tribals from the state, who are stranded in violence-hit Sudan. Siddaramaiah also blamed the government for not taking action to rescue them.
“Hakki Pikkis in Sudan are left stranded without food since the last few days and the government is yet to initiate action to bring them back. @BJP4India government should immediately open diplomatic discussions and reach out to international agencies to ensure the well-being of Hakki Pikkis,” he said on Twitter.
“It is reported that 31 people from Karnataka belonging to Hakki Pikki tribe, are stranded in Sudan which is troubled by civil war. I urge @PMOIndia @narendramodi, @HMOIndia, @MEAIndia and @BSBommai to immediately intervene and ensure their safe return,” he added.
Jaishankar asked him not to politicise the incident and highlighted the efforts taken by the government in Sudan.
“Simply appalled at your tweet! There are lives at stake; don’t do politics.
Since the fighting started on April 14th, the Embassy of India in Khartoum has been continuously in touch with most Indian Nationals and PIOs in Sudan,” Jaishankar said in a tweet.
“Their details and locations cannot be made public for security reasons. Their movement is constrained by fierce fighting that is ongoing. Plans regarding them have to take into account a very complicated security scenario. The embassy is in constant touch with the ministry in that regard. It is grossly irresponsible of you to politicize their situation. No electoral goal justifies endangering Indians abroad,” he added.
Meanwhile, the Indian Embassy in Sudan on Tuesday issued a precautionary advisory against venturing out, suggesting to ration supplies as the “situation may continue for a few more days.”
“We have come across many instances of looting. All Indian nationals are advised please not to venture out. Please ration your supplies. The situation may continue for a few more days. Please try to take help from your neighbours. Please stay at home and remain safe,” tweeted the Embassy of India in Khartoum.
On Monday, the Ministry of External Affairs, in view of the current clashes between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), set up a Control Room to provide information and assistance to Indians.
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