9 months ago
Lok Sabha member demands safe return of Indian youth from Russian war zone
A member of the Indian Parliament, Hanuman Beniwal, has asked the government to help bring back 61 young people from India who are stuck in the war between Russia and Ukraine.
These young people went to Russia for studies and work but have been forced to join the military.
They haven't been able to contact their families for a long time.
Beniwal wants the government to talk to Russia to bring these young people home safely.
Other members of Parliament also raised different issues during the same session, like property rights and train services.
Lok Sabha member Hanuman Beniwal demanded government action to ensure the safe return of 61 Indian youth from the Russia-Ukraine war zone.
The youth, from Rajasthan and other states, traveled to Russia on study and work visas and have been forcibly engaged in military activities.
Families of the youth have requested Beniwal to urge the government for their safe return, as they have had no contact for 3-4 months.
Beniwal raised the issue during the Zero Hour in the Lok Sabha, emphasizing the need for immediate talks with the Russian government.
Other members of Parliament raised various local issues, including property rights in Chandigarh and train services from Chittorgarh.
- Who
- 61 Indian youth from Rajasthan and other states, Lok Sabha member Hanuman Beniwal
- What
- Demand for safe return of Indian youth from Russian war zone
- Where
- Lok Sabha, New Delhi
- When
- December 3, 2023
- Why
- Youth have been forcibly engaged in military activities in the Russia-Ukraine war and have had no contact with families for 3-4 months
Key facts
- Number of Indian youth involved
- 61
- Duration of no contact with families
- 3-4 months
- Member of Parliament raising the issue
- Hanuman Beniwal (RLP, Nagaur, Rajasthan)
- Countries of origin of the youth
- Rajasthan and other states
- Reason for travel to Russia
- Study and work visas
Quotes
Hanuman Beniwal
Lok Sabha member of the Rashtriya Loktantrik Party (RLP) from Nagaur in Rajasthan
“It is currently necessary to ensure the safety of these Indians and engage in immediate talks with the Russian government to safely bring them out of the war zone and initiate strong efforts for their return to the homeland.”
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