PRIME Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday assured that the Indian Government is providing security and all facilities to Indians stuck in the Gulf region amid the West Asia conflict. Addressing a rally in Ernakulum, PM Modi asserted that the new India doesn’t leave their people in trouble and has always used all its strength to protect them. “It’s natural for all of you to be concerned about what’s happening in West Asia today. Millions of our brothers and sisters work there. But you must remember that the BJP-NDA Government is in power today. Whenever any of our countrymen has been in trouble, we have used all our strength to protect them. Today’s India doesn’t leave its people in trouble. We are providing security all facilities to Indians stuck in the war,” he said. He also expressed gratitude to the Gulf countries for ensuring the safety of Indians. Targeting the Congress over their criticism of the Government’s handling of the West Asia Conflict, PM Modi accused them of “willingly giving provocative statements” to endanger the safety of Indians. PM Modi also urged people to break the pattern of electing UDF and LDF governments for Keralam’s development. “You have given Congress and the Left more than 70 years. Now give a chance so that the BJP-NDA serves you.

 

You will see a great glimpse of Viksit Keralam,” he said. Earlier, the Prime Minister held a road show in this port city of poll-bound Kerala, where he arrived to take part in a series of programmes, including the inauguration of the BJP-led NDA’s election convention. The 300-metre-long road show was organised at the Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium here, where he greeted the huge number of people of all ages gathered at the place from an open-top vehicle decked with flowers. The huge crowd, holding BJP flags and wearing saffron-coloured caps, gathered on both sides of the road and welcomed him with flowers and strong chants of Modi. During the golden jubilee celebration of the Akhila Kerala Dheevara Sabha, an organisation that works for the welfare of the fishing community in the State Modi appreciated the role of the fishing community during the 2018 floods in Kerala, lauding their courage, service, and dedication at that time. He also pointed out that the Dheevara Sabha has been working for fishermen’s rights for 50 years. Modi said the Centre too has been working for the welfare of the fishing community and has carried out various initiatives to empower them. He also said that the Union Government has taken various measures, including installing over 4,500 satellite-based transponders in fishing boats, to ensure the safety of fishermen at sea.