MP News: Over 100 State Residents Stranded In Sharjah; Congress Urges PM Narendra Modi To Intervene
· Free Press Journal
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): More than 100 residents of Madhya Pradesh are stranded at Dubai and Sharjah airports following escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, the Congress said on Saturday.
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The grand old party also urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to ensure their safety and arrange their immediate return.
According to the party, flight operations were disrupted after fresh attacks in the Gulf region. Dubai airports have reportedly suspended operations, and several flights have been cancelled.
दुबई और शारजाह एयरपोर्ट पर मध्य प्रदेश के 100 से अधिक नागरिक इजराइल ईरान युद्ध की स्थिति के कारण फंसे हुए हैं।
— Jitendra (Jitu) Patwari (@jitupatwari) March 1, 2026
महिलाएं, बच्चे और परिजन कई घंटों से असुविधा में हैं और उनकी फ्लाइट निरस्त होने के बाद चिंता की स्थिति और बढ़ गई है।
प्रधानमंत्री @narendramodi से आग्रह है कि तत्काल…
State Congress chief Jitu Patwari appealed to the Prime Minister through a post on X, requesting urgent intervention.
He said women, children and families from Madhya Pradesh have been stuck at the airports for several hours after their flights were cancelled.
Air India Express flights IX255 (Indore - Sharjah) and IX256 (Sharjah–Indore) scheduled for Saturday were cancelled.
The Sharjah - Indore flight was to depart at 12:20 pm UAE time but was called off at the last minute, leaving passengers stranded.
Those affected include residents from Indore, Bhopal and Gwalior. Many had already reached Dubai for connecting flights to Sharjah and are now awaiting further arrangements.
Congress has demanded immediate steps to ensure the safe and speedy return of all stranded passengers.
Indore News: Former Indore MLA Sanjay Shukla Stranded In Dubai Amid Israel-Iran Conflict; Family Confirms Safe -- VIDEOIndore MLA Sanjay Shukla safe in Dubai
Former Indore MLA Sanjay Shukla is one among Madhya Pradesh residents stranded in Dubai amid the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict.
His family confirmed on Sunday that he is safe. His son, Sagar Shukla, said he spoke to his father on a video call in the morning.
He said the situation was serious last night, but they have now been moved to a safe place.
Indore, Madhya Pradesh: Former Indore MLA Sanjay Shukla informed his son, Sagar Shukla, on a video call that he, along with several colleagues and industrialists, is stranded in Dubai amid the Israel-Iran conflict pic.twitter.com/ANKh8MmZSg
— IANS (@ians_india) March 1, 2026
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