Parliament Budget Session 2026 : PM Modi Addresses Rajya Sabha On Middle East Conflict
Parliament Budget Session 2026 Updates: On Monday, PM Modi addressed citizens’ concerns with respect to the impact of the US-Israel conflict with Iran and the challenges it has created for India.
Parliament Budget Session 2026 Updates:
PM Narendra Modi is addressing the Rajya Sabha on the Middle East conflict. On Monday, PM Modi addressed citizens’ concerns with regard to the impact of the US-Israel conflict with Iran and the challenges it has created for India. Speaking in the Lok Sabha, the Prime Minister urged all political parties and government to remain united. Advising state governments to stay alert, he said that elements such as hoarders become active during such crises, and strict monitoring and swift action are required to tackle this threat.
Speaking in the Rajya Sabha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that seven new empowered groups have been formulated to deal with the impact of war, including supply chain, petrol, diesel, fertilizerisers, gas and inflation.
The Congress on Tuesday (March 24, 2026) hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his statement on the West Asia conflict in the Rajya Sabha, saying it was a “prepared text full of self-praise” for all that he claims to have accomplished in the last 11 years.
Congress general secretary in charge of communications, Jairam Ramesh, said the Prime Minister spoke on West Asia in the Upper House of Parliament for about 20 minutes on Tuesday afternoon.
“Like after his statement in the Lok Sabha yesterday, the Opposition was not allowed to seek any clarifications after he (Modi) read out his statement in the Rajya Sabha,” the Congress leader said on
“As expected, it was a prepared text full of self-praise for all that he claims to have accomplished in the last 11 years,” Mr. Ramesh said.
‘Hypocrisy’
He also said that there was some hypocrisy when Modi sought cooperation from all States whose constitutional rights are continuously “trampled upon”.
Mr. Ramesh said “hypocrisy” was also on display when the Prime Minister asked the States to protect migrant workers after “destroying” MGNREGA, which had been a lifeline for them during the Covid-19 pandemic, and when he called upon the States to implement the PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana, which is based on the National Food Security Act, 2013, that Mr. Modi had opposed as the Chief Minister of Gujarat.
As the West Asia conflict disrupts energy, trade and global markets, PM Modi lays out India’s strategy, concerns for citizens abroad, and a broader plan to protect the economy from prolonged shocks.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi warned that the ongoing West Asia crisis has shaken the global economy and could take a long time to recover, cautioning that prolonged conflict may trigger severe consequences worldwide.
Addressing the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday, PM Modi said the war, now over three weeks old, has already caused a major energy crisis and interrupted key trade routes.
“This war has created a serious fuel issue in the world. For India, too, this situation is concerning. The war has impacted our trade routes. With this, the routine supply of petrol, diesel, gas and fertilisers has been affected,” he said.
PM Modi assured that the government is close tracking the rapidly changing situation and taking continuous steps to limit its impact on India.
“Our economy’s fundamentals are strong. The government is keeping a close watch on every changing situation and taking decisions with full seriousness,” he said.
He added, “This crisis is of a different kind and its solutions are also being worked out differently. We have to face every challenge with patience, restraint and a calm mind.
The adverse impact of this war is likely to remain for a long time,” he said, while assuring citizens that the government is “alert, prepared and working with full seriousness” to safeguard national interests.
CALL FOR STATES TO ACT, AVOID SHORTAGES
The Prime Minister urged states to act swiftly against black marketing and hoarding of essential commodities and to take proactive measures for the poor and migrant workers.
He recalled the coordinated response during the Covid period, calling for a similar “Team India” approach in the current crisis.
“Strict action should be taken at the earliest to ensure smooth supply of essential commodities,” he said.
ENERGY, SHIPPING CONCERNS INTENSIFY
The Prime Minister flagged the situation in the Strait of Hormuz as a major concern, with many global vessels stranded and Indian crew members on board.
“Many vessels from around the world are stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, and a large number of Indian crew members are on board them,” he said.
He added that India is working through diplomacy to ensure secure movement of its vessels and to push for de-escalation.
“Our aim is de-escalation and opening of the Strait of Hormuz,” Modi said.
SAFETY OF INDIANS TOP PRIORITY
With approximately one crore Indians living and working in Gulf countries, Modi said their safety remains a key concern.
In times of crisis, the safety of Indians both in the country and abroad is our top priority,” he said.
He added that more than 3,75,000 Indians have returned safely since the war started, including over 1,000 from Iran, among them 700 medical students.
PUSH FOR DIPLOMACY, GLOBAL OUTREACH
PM Modi said India has remained in constant touch with countries across the region, including Iran, Israel and the US, while pushing for a peaceful resolution.
“Any threat to human life in this war is not in the interest of humanity. India is making constant efforts to encourage all sides to reach a peaceful solution,” he said.
He also disclosed that he had spoken with several world leaders in recent weeks to discuss the crisis.
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