Gulf NRIs Want to Return Home

Nizamabad: Many Indian migrant workers in West Asia are planning to return home if the conditions deteriorate and have been in touch with their families through mobile phones and social media.

Speaking to Deccan Chronicle from Bahrain, Vijay said the conflict had altered his daily life. "We are hopeful that the condition will be changed soon," he said, adding that the continuing hostilities had affected Indian workers.

Israel-Telangana Association president Soma Ravi said the present situation was more severe compared to previous incidents. “Though situations were not uncommon in Israel, locals and migrant workers in Gulf countries had not faced similar crises earlier,” he said. Referring to security arrangements, he said protective systems were in place in large numbers.

He said that due to the current situation, a planned visit to the United States for a marriage function had been postponed. He also said the next 15 days could continue to remain tense.

Telangana Overseas Manpower Company Limited (TOMCOM) and other organisations have initiated awareness measures regarding safety for Indians in Gulf countries. The Telangana government has set up district-level control rooms to provide information and assistance.