New Delhi, March 1 -- Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Sunday requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to ensure the safety of Indians in West Asia amid the rising geopolitical tensions in the region following strikes by the US and Israel on Iran.

Expressing his sincere concerns, the CM extended the support of the Government of Kerala for any possible assistance regarding the safety of Indians in West Asia includiing safe return of the Indian expats, setting up of helplines, etc.

In a post on X, Pinarayi Vijayan wrote, "Wrote to Hon'ble PM Shri @narendramodi expressing our deep apprehension over the escalating situation in the Gulf region following the attack on Iran. Requested urgent preparedness to ensure the safety of our Prav...