Kingdom of slaves: Indian workers in Saudi Arabia lift the lid on the horrors faced by expats



The government's focus is on rehabilitation of the 100,000-odd Indian workers set to return from Saudi Arabia, but it has done little to address another core issue: that of ensuring a safe and dignified life for those who stay behind.



Around 1.5 million Indians work in Saudi Arabia, but the government has been mostly oblivious to what most of its blue-collar expatriates face there.



"I have not come across any such incidents. There have been no complaints, or newspaper reports. We have excellent relations with Saudi Arabia, do not do anything to spoil it," Minister for Overseas Indian Affairs Vayalar Ravi said.



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