Srinagar, Oct 27 (KNS): Member of Parliament Chowdhary Mohammad Ramzan has taken up the plight of Kashmiri Umrah pilgrims stranded in Saudi Arabia with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and the Indian Consulate in Jeddah, seeking urgent intervention to facilitate their safe and early return to India.

Ramzan spoke to the External Affairs Minister and also raised the matter with Fahad Ahmed Khan Suri, Consul General of India in Jeddah, expressing concern over the difficulties faced by stranded pilgrims, particularly elderly persons and those dealing with medical and financial problems.

The MP said the prolonged uncertainty over their return had placed an additional burden on pilgrims and their families, with many facing mounting expenses on accommodation, food, medicines and alternative travel arrangements.

He urged the Ministry of External Affairs and the Indian Consulate to coordinate with the relevant authorities and airlines to arrange special flights for the affected pilgrims.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

Ramzan also sought financial assistance for pilgrims unable to bear the additional cost of their return journey.

Emphasising the need for immediate relief, he called for adequate arrangements for accommodation, food and medical care until the pilgrims could return home, with particular attention to elderly persons and those requiring medical assistance.

The MP stressed that the safety and well-being of the stranded pilgrims must remain a priority and urged the concerned authorities to ensure prompt coordination among diplomatic officials, airlines and other agencies.

He said timely intervention was essential to ease the hardships faced by the pilgrims and their families and facilitate their safe return to Jammu and Kashmir. (KNS)