Steps Not Taken In Time To Evacuate 20,000 Indians From Ukraine: Congress
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Russian troops launched their anticipated attack on Ukraine on Thursday, as President Vladimir Putin cast aside international condemnation and sanctions
Accusing the government of turning away its face in difficult times, the Congress on Thursday asked the government why it had not made arrangements in time to bring 20,000 Indians in Ukraine back home safely.
Saying that Indians in Ukraine are living in fear and apprehension, Congress chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala also alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was busy in electioneering and not taking care of their safety.
"Turning away its face in every difficult time... And remaining silent has become a habit of the Modi government. Our 20,000 Indian youth in Ukraine are forced to grapple with fear, apprehension and life threatening situations," he said in a tweet in Hindi.
"Why were arrangements not made in time to bring them safely? Is this the 'self-reliant' mission?" Mr Surjewala said.
