Port Blair, June 23: Highlighting the pressing matter of stranded individuals in Chennai who are eagerly awaiting a ship sailing to Port Blair, the Member of Parliament, Shri Kuldeep Rai Sharma has requested the Chief Secretary, A&N Administration to arrange a sailing of ship from Chennai to Port Blair.

In his letter, he said that many Islanders stranded at Chennai are facing serious problems due to imminent reopening of schools and the need for many to return to work.

He said that the exorbitant airfares during this peak season have rendered flight tickets unaffordable for many, leaving them with no choice but to wait in Chennai and bear the burden of substantial expenses for accommodation and sustenance.

Recognizing the gravity of this issue and the plight faced by the Islanders, he requested to arrange for a ship to transport these stranded individuals from Chennai to Port Blair at the earliest possible opportunity.