BJP Seeks MEA Intervention To Help Elderly Sikh Couples Stranded In Tehran

Last Updated:April 30, 2026, 15:57 IST

BJP spokesman RP Singh urges MEA to help elderly Iranian Sikh couples stranded at a Gurudwara in Tehran after a Mahaan Air flight denied them boarding without Indian clearance.

BJP spokesman RP Singh on Thursday urged the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to assist several elderly Iranian Sikh couples stranded at a Gurudwara in Tehran as a Mahaan Air flight scheduled from Tehran to India on May 5 reportedly did not allow them to board without clearance from the Indian government.

Singh also urged intervention from External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to help facilitate their travel.

In a post on X, he said: “Deeply concerned about a few elderly Sikh families stranded at Bhai Ganga Singh Sabha Gurdwara, Tehran.

“A Mahan Air flight on May 5 is available, but they are being denied boarding without GOI clearance."

“Request Hon’ble EAM Dr. S. Jaishankar ji to urgently intervene, coordinate with Indian Embassy, and ensure their safe return to India," he added.

He also shared the letter written to Jaishankar.

Meanwhile, the MEA has intensified its monitoring of the ongoing crisis across the Gulf and West Asia.

In an advisory issued on April 23, the government advised Indian citizens against travelling to Iran and urged those currently in the country to leave through designated land border routes.

The embassy also shared these phone numbers: +989128109115; +989128109109; +989128109102; +989932179359 and an email address cons.tehran@mea.gov.in for Indian national trying to connect with the embassy.

Iranian airports have been closed since the outbreak of war with Israel and the United States on February 28.

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