Safe return of Sikhs from Iran reflects commitment to all citizens, says BJP
The BJP has praised the Indian government's efforts in safely evacuating approximately 50 Sikhs from Iran during the ongoing West Asia crisis. The party highlighted this as evidence of the government's commitment to protecting Indian citizens abroad.
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This reflects the intersection of foreign policy, crisis management, and domestic political messaging regarding the protection of minority communities.
The safe return of around 50 members of the Sikh community from Iran reflected India’s commitment to protecting every citizen across the world, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national spokesperson Jaiveer Shergill said on Saturday (August 1, 2026).
Mr. Shergill, who had earlier urged the Indian government to facilitate the safe return of Sikhs stranded in Iran, in a statement expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Ministry of External Affairs for ensuring their secure evacuation during the West Asia crisis.
“The Modi government has once again demonstrated that India stands firmly by the side of every Indian, irrespective of where they live in the world. Under Operation Sindhu, the government rescued Indians caught in the West Asia crisis with remarkable efficiency,” Mr. Shergill said.
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