The State Government and the Centre came under pressure to act on evacuation of hundreds of Kannadigas stranded in Ukraine after a medical student from Haveri district in war torn Kharkiv died.
Urging the Government to protect Indians stranded in Ukraine immediately, KPCC president D.K. Shivakumar accused the State and the Centre of failure in protecting the interest of students. While other countries have already evacuated their students, the Indian Government is still thinking about it, he said, adding that it shows the failure of India’s foreign policy.
Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai condoled Naveen’s death and spoke to his father Shekharappa Gyanagoudar over telephone. He assured the bereaved family of contacting the MEA to ensure Naveen’s mortal remains are brought back, a communique from the Chief Minister’s Office stated.
