Operation Ajay: Second batch of 235 Indians airlifted from war-torn Israel

A second flight carrying 235 Indian nationals from Tel Aviv in Israel, underneath Operation Ajay, landed at Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi on Saturday morning.

The evacuated Indian nationals had been welcomed by Union Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs, Rajkumar Ranjan Singh, on the airport. He welcomed Indian nationals with a handshake and folded arms.

People had been seen hugging and embracing their households and kin as they arrived again in New Delhi with a sense of reduction however minds stuffed with ordeal.
As many as 447 Indian nationals, who had been stranded amid the raging Israel-Hamas struggle have been introduced again to India underneath ‘Operation Ajay’.

“Second flight carrying 235 Indian nationals takes off from Israel’s Tel Aviv,” posted External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on X, on Friday-Saturday intervening night time. The passengers had been primarily those that had been staying and dealing in Israel.

They applauded the federal government of India for the initiative and thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Speaking to ANI, earlier than the second flight flew from Tel Aviv, an Indian passenger Ashish Kumar stated, “I am going to India. Here, I am a post-doctoral student, at Agriculture Research Organisation. The situation in central Israel is quite normal, not like the Gaza border, Beersheba and nearby regions”.

“I think this is a very good initiative of the Indian government. I had seen only European countries evacuating their citizens. So, I appreciate the government for this,” he added. Wagesh Dwiwedi, one other passenger additionally appreciated the initiative and recalled the tenure of former Minister Sushma Swaraj.

“I work as a visiting scientist at ARO. The situation is tense here because of the bombarding, and it will get even more serious. So, that’s why we are leaving. Everyone is scared at home. Operation Ajay is a very positive step and I really appreciate it. The government has been carrying out such missions since the time of Sushma Swaraj,” he stated.

On Friday, the primary flight underneath Operation Ajay carrying 212 Indian passengers landed in Delhi. Those who had been evacuated after being stranded in Israel thanked the Indian authorities for bringing them again.

Chants of ‘Vande Mataram’ and ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’ had been additionally seen by the passengers on the primary flight, in accordance with a video shared by a passenger. Earlier on Thursday, Indian Ambassador to Israel, Sanjeev Singla stated that the Indian Embassy in Israel is working to make sure the well-being of Indian nationals in war-torn Israel and knowledgeable that underneath “Operation Ajay” the embassy will assist Indians who wish to return to India.

“Operation Ajay” was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to carry again round 18,000 Indians in Israel. Registration of Indians started on Thursday. The Indian embassy in Israel is offering help to Indian firms and has arrange a helpline for Indian residents in want of help.

The MEA had arrange a 24-hour management room in view of the escalating battle. The management room will assist monitor the state of affairs and supply data and help. Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs V Muraleedharan additionally visited the 24/7 management room arrange in New Delhi as a part of Operation Ajay.

He stated India continues to watch the state of affairs in Israel and supply vital data and help. He additional stated the federal government is at all times dedicated to the protection of Indians overseas.

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