Amid escalating tensions between Iran and Gulf nations, Kerala BJP President Rajeev Chandrasekhar criticized the ruling Left and the Opposition Congress for neglecting the concerns of Malayali expatriates in GCC countries. Chandrasekhar highlighted the significant impact of Iran’s actions on Kerala families due to the state’s strong economic and social ties with the region.
Accusing both political fronts of prioritizing vote-bank politics over expatriate welfare, Chandrasekhar emphasized the need to address the safety of Indians abroad. He criticized the CPI(M) and Congress for their alleged failure to condemn Iran’s attacks on Gulf countries, citing concerns about religious extremism.
Asserting the BJP’s commitment to safeguarding Indian citizens overseas, Chandrasekhar underscored the party’s solidarity with Malayali expatriates in the GCC nations. He called out Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra for their silence on reported violence against Christians in countries like Syria and Nigeria.
Chandrasekhar condemned the reluctance of Kerala’s political leaders to unequivocally denounce Iran’s actions, stressing the importance of prioritizing the safety and interests of expatriate communities. With Kerala hosting a significant expatriate population in the Middle East, he emphasized the critical role of remittances in the state’s economy.
