Don’t do politics on plight of Indians stranded in Sudan, S Jaishankar ticks off Siddaramaiah for shooting off his mouth

S Jaishankar: Without mincing words, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar charged the Congress with politicizing the plight of  Indians caught in violence-hit Sudan. He emphatically said no electoral goal justifies endangering Indians abroad. The  minister was responding to a tweet by Congress leader Siddaramaiah who uncharitably accused the government of not evacuating 31 tribals from Karnataka stranded in Sudan.

"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 Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Home Ministry, the External Affairs Ministry and Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai to immediately intervene and ensure their safe return," Siddaramaiah tweeted.

‘Stranded without food’

"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. The BJP government should immediately open diplomatic discussions and reach out to international agencies to ensure the well-being of Hakki Pikkis," Siddaramaiah added.

To this Jaishankar retorted, "simply appalled at your tweet! There are lives at stake. Don’t do politics.”

The external affairs minister was quick to point out that since the fighting erupted, the Indian embassy has been in touch with most Indian nationals in Sudan. He further added the movement of stranded Indians is limited due to the fierce fighting.

Embassy in touch

"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," Jaishankar said.

"It is grossly irresponsible of you to politicize their situation. No electoral goal justifies endangering Indians abroad," he added.

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