External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said in Rajya Sabha that all efforts are being made to help Indians stranded across West Asia due to the conflict between United States and Iran.
The Lok Sabha failed to take up the Opposition-backed resolution seeking the removal of Speaker Om Birla amid Opposition's demand to discuss the West Asia conflict in the Parliament.
The Opposition was accused by the government and the Chair of holding the House proceedings 'hostage' to its demands.
Several opposition leaders had submitted the notice alleging that Birla acted in a 'blatantly partisan' manner while conducting proceedings in the House.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has already expressed support for Birla, stating that the Speaker has remained committed to the Constitution and parliamentary democracy while treating all members fairly.
The procedural handling of the motion may pose a challenge because the Lok Sabha currently does not have a deputy speaker.
