Coronavirus update: Chhattisgarh requests PM Modi to help students stuck in Kyrgyzstan

Amarjeet Bhagat, the state’s food and culture minister, wrote a letter to the Prime Minister, on Saturday.

Updated on: Mar 29, 2020, 08:40:08 IST

Hindustan Times, Raipur | By Ritesh Mishra

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The Chhattisgarh government requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday to help bring back around 500 students from the state, who are stranded in Kyrgyzstan due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Six people have contracted the Covid-19 disease in the state of Chhattisgarh so far. (Waseem Andrabi / HT photo)

Amarjeet Bhagat, the state’s food and culture minister, wrote a letter to the Prime Minister, on Saturday.

“In the view of Covid-19 outbreak, about 500 students of Chhattisgarh who are pursuing medical courses in colleges of Kyrgyzstan are stranded and they want to return home. I urge the PM to take appropriate action to ensure their return,” the government press release quoting Bhagat said.

“The son of Congress MLA Brihaspat Singh is among the stranded students in Kyrgyzstan. Bhagat has also spoken to the ministry of external affairs in this connection,” the release added.

Six people have contracted the Covid-19 disease in the state so far.

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Ritesh Mishra
Ritesh Mishra is the State Correspondent for Chhattisgarh with Hindustan Times. He reports on Maoism, internal security, politics, mining, governance, and major developments shaping the state. Based in Raipur, he has covered Chhattisgarh since 2016, reporting extensively from the Bastar region and other conflict-affected areas. With nearly two decades of experience in journalism, Ritesh has built a reputation for ground reporting from some of India's most challenging terrains. His coverage spans Left-Wing Extremism, counter-insurgency operations, elections, tribal affairs, environmental issues, infrastructure, mining, and socio-economic developments. He has reported on major security operations, policy initiatives, wildlife crime, and the changing dynamics of conflict and development in Central India. Before moving to Chhattisgarh, Ritesh spent eight years reporting from Madhya Pradesh, covering politics, administration, crime, development, and social issues. Throughout his career, he has reported on various forms of extremism in Central India, combining field reporting with in-depth analysis to produce accurate, balanced, and impactful journalism. Prior to joining Hindustan Times, Ritesh worked with The Pioneer and The Free Press Journal, where he covered a wide range of beats and honed his skills in political, investigative, and field reporting. His reporting is marked by exclusive stories, extensive fieldwork, and a commitment to factual, on-the-ground journalism that brings complex issues to a wider audience.Read More

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