Elders anguished over slow evacuation of Indians from Libya

Tiruchi Siva (DMK) was very forceful to get the response from the government.

He was agitated when the Chair reminded him that he could only associate with P Rajeev (CPI-M) who raised the issue during Zero Hour.

“Our people are stranded. You (Chair) are bothered about time. You are not permitting to express our views,” he said.

He was supported by several senior members from BJP,BJD,SP,AIADMK,NCP and Left parties.

Siva said that in the backdrop of the ultimatum,the Chinese and the Philippines have already evacuated their nationals. “Why is the progress slow on the Indian side,” he asked.

Rajeev said India has sent only one or two ships and planes for the evacuation and that there was no proper monitoring of the situation.

He said besides Tripoli,people have also been stranded in other cities and it was difficult for them to reach the Libyan capital by road.

Sensing the mood,the Chair directed that the government come out with a statement before the Houses rose for the day because of the urgency of the situation.

Khan said,“The whole country is concerned about our people who are suffering. There is a concern over slowness (in bringing them back).”