Wayanad, March 1 -- Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Sunday expressed deep concern over the prevailing situation in the Gulf countries, highlighting the potential impact on expatriates from the state.

The Chief Minister stated that he has written to Narendra Modi, urging the Union Government to take necessary diplomatic steps to safeguard the interests and ensure the safety of Indian nationals, especially Keralites, in the Gulf countries.

"The current situation in the Gulf countries is highly concerning. As far as Kerala is concerned, there is a massive number of expatriates residing in these nations. Therefore, I have sent a letter to the Prime Minister Narendra Modi requesting his intervention to resolve the concerns in the G...