‘Government stands shoulder to shoulder with the youth and families of students’, CM Mann said on the deteriorating situation in Gulf countries

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has announced to issue a 24-hour helpline to help the Punjabis stranded here due to the increasing tension and war-like circumstances in some parts of the Middle East. He said that the affected families can call 0172-2260042 and 0172-2260043 or send a message on WhatsApp number +91 94787 79112 for immediate help.

Committed to help in every possible way

The Chief Minister said that the State Government is in constant touch with the Government of India to ensure the safe and early return of the stranded people. He clarified that the Punjab government is closely monitoring the situation. At the same time, it is committed to providing every possible help to the affected people. Assuring full support to the affected families, the Chief Minister said, “Many Punjabis are facing serious difficulties due to the tense situation arising in the Arab countries. If any person or his family member is stranded here, then immediately contact the helpline numbers issued. The state government is fully prepared to help them.”

There is no need for the family to panic

He informed that a dedicated helpline and control room has been set up for this purpose, which will be operational 24×7. The information received will be immediately passed on to the concerned departments and the Government of India, so that the process of relief and evacuation can be expedited. Reiterating the government’s commitment, Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “We are committed to providing all necessary assistance to the stranded people at the earliest. No family needs to panic – the Punjab government stands firmly with them in this difficult time.”

Expressing solidarity with the families of youth, workers and students stranded in Gulf countries, he said that the state government is standing shoulder to shoulder with them in this hour of crisis and will ensure cooperation at every level.

take immediate and effective steps

The Chief Minister appealed to the Government of India to take immediate and effective steps for the safe return of stranded Punjabis and other Indian citizens in view of the situation arising in the Middle East. He expressed hope that the Central Government will ensure the early safe return of all the people stranded in the war-affected areas through necessary diplomatic and administrative efforts.