Over 10,000 Indian Nationals Pardoned, Released By Various Countries Due To Modi Govt's Efforts
Since 2014, relentless diplomatic efforts have secured the release of 2,639 fishermen and 71 civilian prisoners from Pakistan
The UAE in a latest move has pardoned 500 Indian prisoners, taking the number over 10,000 for Indian nationals abroad who have been pardoned or released by various countries due to the proactive efforts of the Narendra Modi government.
Sources say this is “diplomacy in action" as it is Prime Minister Narendra Modi government’s proactive and sustained diplomatic efforts that have facilitated the release and pardon of thousands of Indian nationals across various countries over the past decade. The latest instance is the pardon of 500 Indian prisoners by the UAE, reflecting the strong bilateral ties between India and the Gulf nation.
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Since 2014, PM Modi’s leadership has prioritised the welfare of Indian citizens abroad, ensuring the safe return of nearly 10,000 Indians imprisoned abroad through diplomatic negotiations and high-level interventions, sources say.
A lot of these breakthroughs have been made possible due to the personal rapport shared by PM Modi with global leaders, sources add. These successful interventions underscore India’s growing global diplomatic stature and the Modi government’s unwavering commitment to protecting Indian citizens abroad.
Here is a list of Indian nationals’ release due to such diplomatic efforts:
UAE has pardoned 2783 Indian Prisoners
2025: Ahead of Ramzan 2025, over 500 Indian prisoners were pardoned.
2024: Ahead of Eid Al Fitr and UAE National Day, 944 Indian prisoners received a pardon
2023: In 2023, more than 700 Indian prisoners were pardoned by UAE authorities
2022: A total of 639 Indian prisoners were pardoned
Saudi Arabia’s Release of Indian Nationals
2019: Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, during his visit to India, ordered the release of 850 Indian prisoners, marking a significant diplomatic success.
Qatar’s Release of Indian Navy Veterans
2023: Eight Indian Navy veterans were sentenced to death in Qatar. The Indian government’s diplomatic intervention led to a commutation of their sentences, followed by the release of most of them
Indian Prisoners Released by Iran
2024: A total of 77 Indian nationals were released by Iran.
2023: A total of 43 Indians were released by Iran, including 12 fishermen.
Bahrain Pardons 250 Indian Prisoners
2019: In a kind act, the Bahrain government freed 250 Indians who were in jail, during PM Modi’s visit to the country.
Kuwait freed Indian prisoners
2017: The Emir of Kuwait freed 22 Indians and reduced sentences for 97 others after diplomatic talks.
Sri Lanka’s Release of Indian Fishermen
Regular Interventions: Indian fishermen detained by Sri Lanka have been repeatedly released following negotiations between the two governments. A total of 3697 Indian fishermen have been freed since 2014.
Pakistan’s Release of Indian Fishermen & Prisoners
Since 2014, relentless diplomatic efforts have secured the release of 2,639 fishermen and 71 civilian prisoners.
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