Palakkad, March 29 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that the central government has prioritised the safety of Indians in conflict zones amidst the ongoing crisis in West Asia, which has a sizeable number of people from Kerala.

Addressing a campaign rally in Palakkad this afternoon, the Prime Minister emphasised that safeguarding the interests of Indian citizens remains the top priority of the BJP-led NDA government. He also took aim at Congress over the issue and accused it of politicising the sensitive issue by making "dangerous" statements.

He further alleged that the Congress was seeking political gains at the cost of the safety of nearly one crore Indians living in Gulf countries.

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