Parliament Budget Session 2026 Live Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed Lok Sabha on the current situation in the Middle East and urged everyone to stay united. This comes a day after PM Modi held a meeting of the Cabinet Committee of Security (CCS) to discuss the long and short term measures to ensure the supply of essential commodities and energy security amid US-Israel-Iran war.
US and Israel launched a joint operation against Iran on February 28, killing the Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on the first day of the war. Iran has retaliated with strikes against its oil-exporting neighbours. Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz, a key channel that carries around a fifth of the world's oil supply, disrupting trade.
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PM On How India Is Responding To Hormuz Chokehold-Driven Energy Crisis
The war in Iran presents a "concerning situation" given India imports significant quantities of crude oil and gas from Gulf nations, Prime Minister Narendra Modi told Parliament Monday. But India, the Prime Minister said, is responding to volatility caused by Tehran's chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz, which supplied the country 1.3 million barrels of oil daily pre-war.
The PM reassured crores of Indians watching energy prices and mentally calculating the impact on household budgets. "Our government has tried (to ensure) that petrol, diesel and gas supply shouldn't get disrupted (and that) households shouldn't suffer," he said.
PM Modi's Speech in Lok Sabha LIVE: "Impact Of War Will Be Felt For A Long Time"
Indian Farmers Protected From Iran War Crisis: PM Modi's Top Quotes
Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that India is facing significant challenges due to the ongoing conflict in West Asia, highlighting the impact on Indians living in Gulf nations as well as the trade and economic consequences of the crisis.
Top quotes from PM Modi's speech: Read
'Spoke To Heads Of Nations Twice': PM Modi On Shielding Indians Stuck Amid War
PM Modi's Speech in Parliament LIVE: 'Beware Of Those Who Spread Misinformation"
Asking the citizens to be on alert, PM Modi said:
- Beware of those who spread misinformation
- Hoarders, blackmailers will be dealth with strictly
- We can challenge all challenges if we stay united
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"We faced similar crisis during Corona and we need to be ready again," said PM Modi
PM Modi's Speech in Parliament LIVE: "National Security Heightened"
PM Modi assured that all security agencies are on highest alert.
He also warned that the impact of war will be for a long time and asked to "be ready" and "stay united."
PM Modi's Speech in Parliament LIVE: "We Want To Stop This War"
PM Modi said India "wants to stop this war" and that "dialogue and diplomacy" are only solutions.
"This war is not in interest of humanity. India is encouraging all sides to end war peacefully" PM Modi said.
PM Modi's Speech in Parliament LIVE: "India's Stand Is Clear"
PM Modi said that India's stand on the ongoing US-Israel conflict with Iran is clear. Here are top statements:
- Expressed deep concern since beginning
- Spoken to all West Asia leaders
- Have appealed for an end to this war
- Strikes on ships, Hormuz unacceptable
- India trying to resolve the crisis
- India raising its voice for humanity
PM Modi's Speech in Parliament LIVE:
- Solar power capacity has been increased
- Nuclear energy generation being encouraged
PM Modi's Speech in Parliament LIVE: "Power Demand Will Increase"
Speaking in the Lok Sabha, PM Modi said that with summers approaching, the power demand will increase.
However, he assured that all power plants have enough coal stock, and all power supply systems are being monitored.
PM Modi's Speech in Parliament LIVE: PM Modi On Impact Of War On Farming
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that there is enough stock of fertilisers. In the past also, the government never let farmers face any impact.
Farmers are now less dependent on diesel, PM Modi said in Lok Sabha.
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We are working with every sector and providing essential support wherever needed. The government has created an inter-ministerial group that meets daily and discusses problems faced by imports and exports, said PM Modi.
PM Modi's Speech in Parliament LIVE: "Energy Is The Backbone Of Economy"
Speaking in the Lok Sabha, PM Modi said that the government is aware that "energy is the backbone of economy."
To ensure the minimum impact of war on India's economy, the government is taking efforts, he added.
PM Modi's Speech in Parliament LIVE:
- Boosting metro and electric buses connectivity
- Railways electrification is helping save fuel. If not for electrification, an additional 180 crore litre diesel would be required annually
- Metro network has expanded from less than 250 km in 2014 to 1100 km now
- 15,000 EV buses given to states
- Work on alternative fuel will further secure India's future
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Some of our vessels have cross the Strait of Hormuz amid the ongoing war, said PM Modi.
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India importing energy from 41 countries, said PM Modi.
PM Modi's Speech in Parliament LIVE: PM Modi On Fuel Concerns
- Focus on minimising inconvenience to households
- Domestic LPG production being increased
- Petrol, diesel supply stays uninterrupted
- Coal, LNG, LPG imports diversified
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The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) cancelled all board examinations, including the previously postponed exams, in several Middle East countries amid the ongoing US-Israel-Iran war. The board exams were scheduled to be conducted from February 17 to April 10, 2026.
This, according to PM Modi, is to ensure education of Indians based in Middle East is not affected.
PM Modi's Speech in Parliament LIVE: 3.75 Lakh Indians Returned Safely
Over 3.75 lakh Indians have returned safely ever since the US-Israel-Iran war began on February 28,PM Modi said. Around 1,000 Indians have returned from Iran alone.
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All Indians are getting all help since the beginning of the US-Israel-Iran war, PM Modi said.
PM Modi's Speech in Parliament LIVE: "West Asia A Key Route For Our Trade"
West Asia is a key route for our trade, said PM Modi in Lok Sabha.
Over 1 crore Indian live and work in Gulf nations. Due to several such reasons, India is worried, and that is why it is imperative that Parliament sends across its message on West Asia crisis in one voice, PM Modi said.
PM Modi's Speech in Parliament LIVE: "India Facing Unprecendeted Challenges"
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that India is "facing unprecendented challenges" due to the ongoing war between US-Israel and Iran.
"India is facing economic, national security related and humanitarian challenges," he said.
PM Modi's Speech in Parliament LIVE:
The current situation in West Asia is worrying. In the last two to three weeks, S Jaishankar and Hardeep Singh Puri has updated the Parliament on the conflict, said PM Modi.
Speaking about the impact of US-Israel-Iran war which has been ongoing for over three weeks now, PM Modi said, "It has an adverse impact on global economy and lives. "
Watch: PM Modi's Address In Lok Sabha On Middle East Conflict
PM Modi's Speech in Parliament LIVE: PM Modi Addresses Lok Sabha
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses Lok Sabha on the Middle East conflict.
Parliament Budget Session 2026 LIVE: Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 Sent To Joint Parliamentary Committee
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced the Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 in the Lok Sabha.
The Lok Sabha adopted a motion to send the bill to a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) for detailed examination. The bill seeks further amendments to the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008, and the Companies Act, 2013.
Citizens Must Be Safeguarded From Iran War Effect: PM Modi At Key Meet
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday held a meeting of the Cabinet Committee of Security to discuss the long and short-term measures to ensure the supply of essential commodities and energy security in view of the ongoing war in Iran. The CCS -- the country's highest decision-making body on security and strategic matters -- had carried out a detailed assessment of the availability of critical items for the common man, including food, energy and fuel security. PM Modi had said the conflict is an evolving situation and the entire world is affected. In such a situation, all efforts must be made to safeguard the citizens from the impact of this conflict.
PM Modi's Speech in Parliament LIVE: PM Modi To Speak In Lok Sabha At 2 PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address Lok Sabha at 2 pm and speak on the current situation in the Middle East. PM Modi is expected to outline key aspects of the ongoing US-Israel conflict with Iran and India's position on the matter.
