3 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Mar 11, 2026 07:27 PM IST Prime Minister Narendra Modi Wednesday accused the Congress party of playing politics over the ongoing crisis in West Asia, saying that India today does not abandon its citizens during emergencies abroad. Speaking at a BJP-led NDA rally in Kerala’s Kochi, Modi said the government was making every effort to ensure the safety of Indians in the Gulf and other parts of the conflict-hit region. “It’s natural for all of you to be concerned about what’s happening in the Gulf and West Asia. Remember, the BJP-NDA government is in power today. Whenever one of our countrymen is in trouble, we’ve used all our strength to ensure their safety,” Modi said. He cited past rescue operations carried out by the government, saying, “Whether it’s rescuing nurses from Iraq or Father Tom from the clutches of terrorists in Yemen, India never abandons its citizens in times of crisis today…” #WATCH | Ernakulam, Keralam | Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, “It’s natural for all of you to be concerned …