New Delhi: The central government on Tuesday filed an affidavit in the Supreme court saying that non-availability of flights is no more a reason why Indians are stranded in Kuwait.
"...some of those registered may not be willing to travel now. Also, there may be some others who registered but travelled on flights other than those being operated under the Vande Bharat Mission. Air India, Air India Express and Indigo Airlines are scheduled to operate total 83 flights between Kuwait and different destinations of India," the affidavit read.
Earlier today the court had asked the centre to "find out a way" to bring back Indians stranded in Kuwait. The External Affairs Ministry filed the affidavit in response to the court's ruling.
"Foreign airlines, such as Kuwait Airways and Jazeera Airlines have also been operating a sufficient number of flights between Kuwait and India during the COVID-19 period and continue to do so during this month too," said the government.