PM Narendra Modi to speak in Lok Sabha on West Asia conflict today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will speak in the Lok Sabha today on the ongoing conflict in West Asia, news agency ANI said. The address is scheduled 2 PM during the ongoing Budget Session of Parliament.

The address comes amid heightened tensions in West Asia, with disruptions in critical maritime corridors and growing concerns over the safety of Indian nationals and assets in the region. The prime minister has spoken with leaders in the region, including those of Iran and other Arab nations many a times ever since the conflict began after US-Israel strikes on Iran on 28 February.

On Sunday, the prime minister chaired a high-level meeting to review India’s preparedness in key sectors, including petroleum, crude oil, natural gas, power, and fertilisers, in light of the evolving situation in West Asia.

the Prime Minister is expected to outline India’s position on the evolving situation, including its diplomatic engagement, concerns over regional stability, and the impact on global energy and trade routes.

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