ईरान-इजराइल तनाव के बीच जॉर्जिया में फंसे 61 राजस्थानी, जैसलमेर के भाविक भाटी की मदद की अपील

Fast Summary

• Location and Incident: 61 citizens from Rajasthan,including a family from jaisalmer,are stranded in Georgia due to the cancellation of international flights caused by heightened Iran-Israel conflict.
• Conflict Timeline: Tensions between Iran and Israel escalated on 13 June 2025, with Israel conducting airstrikes on Iranian military bases. Iran retaliated by launching over 150 missiles at Israel.
• Impact on Air Travel: Increased tensions have led multiple countries to close their airspace, affecting international civilian flights. Flights from Georgia to India have also been canceled.
• Appeals for Aid: Families of the stranded citizens, including CA Bhavik Bhatia’s relatives, are urging the Indian government and Prime Minister Modi to ensure safe repatriation. citizens are using social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter) for outreach.
• Government Response: The Ministry of External affairs has issued travel advisories asking Indians to avoid unnecessary trips to Iran and shared helpline numbers via embassies. No direct plan announced yet for resolving the issue in Georgia.

Indian Opinion Analysis

The plight of Indian citizens stuck in Georgia highlights a critical intersection between global geopolitical conflicts and individual safety. This incident underscores India’s ongoing responsibility toward safeguarding its diaspora during crises abroad. While steps like advisories and helplines show attentiveness from Indian authorities, they fall short when urgent evacuation measures are required.

Potential implications include emphasizing preemptive planning for such situations amid escalating global instability-particularly involving nations with substantial civil aviation disruption risks like Iran or neighboring regions experiencing conflict zones. such events could also prompt India’s foreign policy towards strengthening contingency frameworks via bilateral agreements with transit hubs near affected areas.

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