Russia-Ukraine crisis: EAM Jaishankar briefs President Kovind on evacuation plan, 'Operation Ganga'

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has briefed President Ram Nath Kovind about the ongoing evacuation of Indian nationals from Ukraine which is under attack from Russia, the Rashtrapati Bhavan said on Tuesday. In a tweet, the President's office said Jaishankar on Monday night apprised Kovind of the progress of 'Operation Ganga' for the evacuation of Indian nationals including students from Ukraine.

EAM Dr S Jaishankar last night apprised President Ram Nath Kovind of the progress of OperationGanga for the evacuation of Indian nationals including students from Ukraine. Later the President called Prime Minister Narendra Modi and lauded the government’s efforts.

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) March 1, 2022

"Later the President called Prime Minister Narendra Modi and lauded the government's efforts," it said. 'Operation Ganga' is the government's mission to evacuate Indian citizens, mostly students, from Ukraine, which is under attacked from Russia. 

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