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Govt trying to repatriate stranded Indian workers from Angola
 Tue, 15 May 2012
 
  NEW DELHI: As over 1,200 Indian workers remain stranded in Angola, the government said in Parliament that it is taking steps to ensure their return. The assurance came from minister of overseas Indian affairs Vyalar Ravi in response to concerns expressed by MPs in Rajya Sabha that 1,200 Indians working with a cement factory in Angola are stranded in the southern African nation after protesting against management for non-payment of dues.

"The government is taking steps for their return," said Ravi.

"Two days ago I have seen a statement of Gujarat CM Narendra Modi which also says that he has written to the PM about 40 Indians... As soon as I saw it, we sent a letter to Ambassador of Angola for a detailed report... we will take all steps that need to be taken," he said.

He said that the government will take action as soon as report comes from the embassy adding that under such circumstances earlier it had also brought Indians back from two-three countries in Africa even by paying from the state exchequer.

Earlier raising the issue, BJP's Parshottam Khodabhai Rupala said 1,200 Indians at Angola in South Africa were held hostage as these workers with a cement factory near Sumbe city were on strike for a month demanding their due wages.

"Their passports have been seized... they are wandering in forest without any food and battling for their life... their family members are crying... media is reporting the matter for 15 days but the government is silent on this sensitive matter," he said demanding a statement from Ravi.


 
 
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