Lok Sabha to discuss West Asia crisis
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar rose to make a statement in the Rajya Sabha on Monday (March 2026) about the tense situation in West Asia.
Things escalated after recent strikes, according to reports.
Iran retaliated after US-Israel strikes
Iran launched attacks on several Gulf nations. This has made life uncertain for Indians living in the region.
Over 52,000 have already returned home after some flights resumed.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been closely monitoring developments and relevant ministries are coordinating to ensure the safety of Indian citizens.
Opposition demands open debate
Opposition parties aren't happy with just a statement from Jaishankar: they're pushing for an open debate so MPs can actually ask questions.
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said such statements do not add much value and prevent MPs from seeking clarifications, pointing out that real discussions happened during big global crises in the past.