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PM Modi to Address Rajya Sabha on West Asia Conflict and India's Strategy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the Rajya Sabha regarding India's stance and strategy on the ongoing West Asia conflict. His speech follows recent discussions in the Lok Sabha where he outlined the economic, security, and humanitarian challenges posed by the crisis. The Prime Minister highlighted the region's critical importance for India's energy imports and the welfare of nearly one crore Indian citizens living there. The government has facilitated the return of thousands of Indians and is engaged in diplomatic efforts to ensure their safety.

Key Points: PM Modi to Speak in Rajya Sabha on West Asia Conflict

  • PM's address in Rajya Sabha
  • Impact on Indian expatriates
  • Trade and energy security concerns
  • Safety measures for citizens
  • High-level security review
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PM Modi to speak on West Asia conflict in Rajya Sabha tomorrow​

PM Modi will address India's strategy on the West Asia conflict, focusing on trade, energy security, and the safety of Indians abroad.

"This conflict has also created unforeseen challenges for India. These challenges are economic, national security-related, and humanitarian. - Prime Minister Narendra Modi"

New Delhi, March 23

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will speak in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday about the various aspects of the ongoing West Asia conflict and India's strategy.​

His address in the Rajya Sabha will come close to US President Donald Trump walking back on his threat to bomb Iran's power infrastructure by Monday night, saying that Iran and the US were having "very good and productive" negotiations and extended the deadline by five days.​

On Monday, PM Mody spoke in Lok Sabha about the challenges the country is facing due to the ongoing conflict in West Asia, highlighting the impact on Indians living in Gulf nations and the trade and economic consequences of the crisis.​

PM Modi said, "This conflict has also created unforeseen challenges for India. These challenges are economic, national security-related, and humanitarian. India has extensive trade relations with the countries at war and those affected by it."​

Talking about the effect of the conflict on the trade, PM Modi said, "The region where the war is taking place is also an important route for our trade with other countries. Especially, a large part of our crude oil and gas requirements is met by this region."​

He said that West Asia is also important for India as "approximately one crore Indians live and work in Gulf countries".​

Speaking about the steps taken by the Centre to ensure the safety and welfare of Indians affected by the conflict, PM Modi said, "Since this war began, every Indian in the affected countries has been provided necessary assistance. I have personally spoken over the phone with the heads of state of most West Asian countries in two rounds. All of them have assured full safety for Indians."​

He said that over 3,75,000 Indians have returned safely to India from West Asian nations, including 1,000 from Iran, and reaffirmed his government's commitment to providing every possible assistance to those in need.​

On Sunday, PM Modi chaired a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) to review the situation and ongoing and proposed mitigating measures in the context of the ongoing West Asia conflict.​

- IANS

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Rohit P
The economic impact is what worries me most. If oil prices shoot up because of this conflict, everything from petrol to vegetables will become more expensive here. Hope the PM addresses concrete plans to shield our economy.
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Aman W
India needs to walk a very careful diplomatic line. We have good relations with both sides in the region. Our foreign policy should be about protecting Indian interests first, not getting pulled into anyone else's conflict. Jai Hind.
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Sarah B
While the evacuation efforts are commendable, I hope the strategy also includes long-term support for those who returned. They've lost jobs and homes. We need rehabilitation, not just repatriation.
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Vikram M
This shows why we need to be Atmanirbhar in energy. Can't keep our economy hostage to instability in another region. Fast-track solar, wind, and our own oil exploration!
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Kavya N
Respectfully, I want to hear more about the humanitarian aspect. What is India doing for the civilians caught in the conflict, not just Indians? We have always been a voice for peace. Let's use our diplomatic weight to call for dialogue and ceasefire.

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