Psychologist Yashwant Deshmukh shared an emotional message on Twitter (now X) about the current situation in the Middle East. stuck in Delhi due to canceled flights and closed airspace. His wife and daughter are currently in Dubai. Reports of missiles and drones in the UAE are raising concerns in India.
According to him, despite the crisis situation around them, his family is safe, calm and self-confident. Emergency services in Dubai are operating as normal. Stores are fully stocked and communication systems work without interruption.
His daughter even submitted her schoolwork before the deadline. She spent Sunday evening baking cinnamon rolls. She reassured him over the phone that everything was fine and that he shouldn’t worry.
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According to Deshmukh, he is worried like any father. But he says he has full confidence in the UAE’s “system” to protect its people during the crisis. He expresses gratitude to the country and calls it home to millions of Indians.
“The promise of safety and security that rulers and government claim as their signature of governance is always unshakable and non-negotiable,” he wrote.
“Home is where the heart is. We are proud residents of the UAE and proud holders of Indian passports at the same time and that is an unshakable bond that will not break no matter how time and crises test it,” he added.
The founder and director of C-Voter says he is proud to hold an Indian passport. At the same time, he is equally proud to live in the UAE.
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“And yes, I am impatiently waiting for the airspace to open. Not to get them out of Dubai, but to fly back home and be with my family. Rest assured that the passport will always remain the one with the Ashoka emblem and home will remain the UAE. Safe, sound and secure,” he concluded.
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Reaction on social networks
Reactions on social media were mixed. While some are happy that the family is safe, others are said to have “double standards”.
“The passport will always be the same not because you love your country but because the UAE won’t give you or your family citizenship… so conceited,” wrote one user.
“Why did right-wingers move to Dubai and leave their Matr Bhumi?” another user asked.
Another user wrote, “Everyone is leaving India. What is the shame of saying you have left for good? Why add drama? Everyone is leaving, even government people have their children settled abroad.”
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“Like if you are allowed to get UAE citizenship, what option do you have other than “the passport will always remain an Ashoka passport”? another user asked.
“What is this double standard bhai sahab? Either your home is India or Dubai. Don’t play games. Just want to keep your Indian options open in case the worst happens… You and your family will be flying back to India soon,” chimed in another.
One user wrote: “What you say makes a lot of sense. Stay safe and happy. There must be a good reason why you and many of our own brothers chose Dubai.”
Another user wrote: “I must say I’m amazed. I didn’t expect a ‘nationalist’ like you to be based in Dubai. I wonder why!”
