70 Keralite students in border States reach New Delhi: CMO
According to the CMO, the government will ensure their timely travel to Kerala via air and rail.
The Kerala government has set up control rooms with 24/7 helplines to provide assistance and support to Keralites in States bordering Pakistan, amidst the India-Pakistan conflict situation. (The numbers are 0471-2517500/2517600, fax: 0471-2322600, and email:cdmdkerala@kfon.in).
The NORKA Global Contact Centre would offer real-time help (18004253939—toll-free) and a missed call number (009118802012345).
The government also established a helpline (01123747079) for Malayalees seeking to return to Kerala.
The CMO said the students sought government assistance by ringing or emailing the control rooms at the Kerala House in New Delhi, the Government Secretariat, and the NORKA State headquarters in Thiruvananthapuram.
Additional Resident Commissioner, Kerala House, Chethan Kumar Meena, is coordinating the operation.
Expedite process: Satheesan
In a statement, the Leader of the Opposition V.D.Satheesan said he had sought Mr Vijayan's help to expedite the return of Keralites, including students, 'stranded' in Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab.
Mr. Satheesan said at least 240 students from Kerala who signed up for studies in educational institutions in States bordering Pakistan had sought help to return home, given the conflict between the two neighbouring countries.
The Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) informed that All India Congress Committee (AICC) general secretary (Organisation) K.C. Venugopal was in touch with the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Omar Abdullah, to ensure the safety of Keralites.
The KPCC said Mr. Venugopal sought Mr Abdullah's help to arrange safe transport for Malayalees. He also wrote a letter to the Railway Board Chairperson to arrange special coaches for Malayalees seeking to return to Kerala from North India, especially in the Mangala Express.
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