Lyricist, screenwriter Javed Akhtar keeps his point of view on every issue. Many a times his response has also raised controversy. Once again Javed Akhtar expressed his opinion about the Ukraine and Russia war. Javed Akhtar appreciated the efforts of the Modi government to bring Indian students from Ukraine to the country. In the press conference, Javed Akhtar also said that in the end no one wins in the war. People on both sides lose loved ones. There should be no war.
Javed Akhtar also attended the Pune International Film Festival on Friday. During the press conference, he appreciated the Operation Ganga of the Government of India. Javed Akhtar said that I believe that the government is trying to bring our children safe. I have no doubt about it. I have also heard that a safe corridor has been made for the evacuation of children.
Let us tell you that after the Russian attack in Ukraine, the situation is deteriorating day by day. Meanwhile, Foreign Ministry spokesman Arindam Bagchi said that we are very concerned about the Indian students in Sumy, Ukraine. The governments of Russia and Ukraine are being strongly pressured through multiple channels for an immediate ceasefire in order to create a safe corridor for our students.
Arindam Bagchi said that we have asked all Indian students to be alert and safe in Ukraine. All students should stay in a safe place and do not take unnecessary risks. The Ministry of External Affairs and our embassy are in constant touch with the students. We will be able to evacuate everyone from Pisochin and Kharkiv in the next few hours, he said. I sincerely hope that will happen. There is no one left in Kharkiv now.
What is Operation Ganga
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a military operation in Ukraine. Since then, there has been a fierce war between Ukraine and Russia. About 18,000 Indian students are stranded in Ukraine. Those who are now being brought back to the country under Operation Ganga.