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"The PM's rhetoric in Kerala is far from the reality that the country is facing. The war has reached every kitchen in this country. Restaurants are closing due to a shortage. This is affecting every sector. The assurance of the govt was that there was ample stock. Today, there is an actual crisis because of the negligence of this govt. One crore Indians are in Gulf countries, and we are concerned about their safety and livelihood. War has created hardship for them. We want the government to take proactive measures," he told ANI.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday assured that Indian government providing security and all facilities to Indians stuck in the gulf region amid West Asia conflict.

The controversy arose after Kirti Azad took to social media to express his discontent, stating that the trophy represents all Indians, not just one faith. He questioned why the trophy was taken to a Hanuman temple, suggesting it should have been taken to a mosque, church, or gurdwara instead.

"The important factor here is that the government of India has taken no creative steps in bringing back the people who are stranded in those places. They have not ensured the safety of the Indians who are living abroad, especially in the West Asia and Middle-Eastern countries, where they are suffering a huge crisis. We are very much concerned for the people who live for their livelihood in these countries," Eden said, urging a parliamentary debate on the issue.

Congress on Saturday slammed the Centre after United States Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reiterated that Washington DC has granted India the 30-day "permission" to purchase Russian oil, questioning Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "silence" on the waiver.

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday wrote a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging the Central Government to intervene in "predatory hiking" of airfares and to increase flight services to bring back Indians stuck in the Gulf countries amid conflict in West Asia.

Indigo in a post on X mentioned a Travel Advisory which said, "Full waiver on cancellations is being extended for travel to and from the Middle East, and Istanbul, until 31 March 2026. If you are scheduled to travel, please stay updated on your flight status."

Maharashtra Minister Girish Mahajan on Wednesday said that the situation is expected to stabilise within the next two days, while assuring that the state government and Centre are closely monitoring developments.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday said that the state government is expecting the Indians stranded in West Asia amid the conflict to return in the next two to three days.

Speaking to ANI at Raj Bhavan, the Governor extended Holi greetings to the people of Himachal Pradesh and the country. "Holi is a festival of equality in the true sense. On this day, everyone becomes equal. The feeling of who is big and who is small ends, and people celebrate with enthusiasm," Shukla said.