New Delhi, Oct. 23 -- Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju on Friday said the government remains proactive in addressing the concerns of Indian citizens, adding that stranded Umrah pilgrims had returned safely to India while assistance was being provided to those still awaiting their return.

In a post on X, Rijiju said that more than 10,000 other Umrah pilgrims had returned to India earlier.

"The government is always proactive on the issues and concerns of Indian citizens. The stranded Umrah pilgrims have returned to India safely, in addition to more than 10,000 normal Umrah pilgrims who have returned earlier. Remaining Umrah pilgrims are being assisted," Rijiju wrote.

The minister also shared contact details of the 24-...