Opposition MPs, led by Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, protested inside and outside Parliament on Monday, demanding a full discussion on the US-Iran conflict widening to West Asia.
The protesting MPs held up placards reading 'Leadership, not cowardice' and 'Gulf burning, oil shock. Indians stranded. India needs leadership — not silence.'
Congress MP KC Venugopal said India is significantly impacted by the West Asia crisis, citing the rising LPG prices as a direct example.
Jaishankar stated that 'Prime Minister (Narendra Modi) continues to closely monitor the emerging developments, and relevant ministries are coordinating to ensure effective responses.'
The government had said on March 6 that there's enough for the country's needs: “India has 250+ million barrels of crude and fuel stocks, with a 7–8 week supply buffer across reserves and supply systems.”
