Parliament Budget session highlights: Lok Sabha fails to take up resolution seeking removal of Om Birla as Speaker amid Opposition protests demanding debate on West Asia situation

Rajya Sabha adjourned for the day. It will reconvene on Tuesday (March 10, 2026)

AAP’s Swati Maliwal raises the issue of lack of safety features in Indian cars, despite a consistently high rate of accidents claiming lives in the country. 

She notes that the base models of the cars sold in the country don’t provide airbags -- a statutory requirement in other countries. 

She asks for similar safety standards be applied to cars being sold in India, along with compulsory crash testing. 

Speaking during Special Mention, AAP’s Raghav Chadha takes up the issue of ‘Udan Yatri Cafés’

He points out that these cafés are low in number across few airports in the country, and notes that these are situated prior to the Baggage handling/Security Check area. 

He asks for an increase in the number of such cafés, along with situating them at a different location within the airport

With the Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change set to reply to the discussion on his Ministry on Tuesday (March 10, 2026), the Upper House moves to take up Special Mentions. 

Speaking on the working of the Environment Ministry, former PM H.D. Deve Gowda begins his speech by praising the work done by Union Minister Bhupender Yadav. 

Mr. Deve Gowda goes on to criticise the handling of State projects (those which were launched by the previous BJP government) by the current Congress government. 

Mr. Deve Gowda highlights the severity of the ongoing wildlife-human conflict by noting that there are daily reports of deaths coming in. 

BJP’s Maya Naroliya from Madhya Pradesh hails PM Modi’s vision for environmental conservation, while speaking during a discussion on the Environment Ministry’s working. 

She goes on to highlight the environment-focused policies that have been implemented within Madhya Pradesh.

Ms. Naroliya highlights tiger conservation and the re-introduction of Cheetah in the State. She goes on to compare the Budget allocation towards the Ministry under the UPA versus the NDA. 

AAP MP Swati Maliwal, speaks during the discussion on the working of Environment Ministry in Rajya Sabha, and raises the issue of air pollution in Delhi.

“Today, health experts say leave Delhi if you can. 15% of all deaths in Delhi in 2023 were directly linked to air pollution. 22 lakh kids in Delhi have their lungs permanently, irreversibly, damaged. These aren’t merely numbers,” she says. 

The national capital didn’t see even a single day of “good air quality” in 2025, she says. This is not just a public health emergency but an ongoing fraud against the people of Delhi, she says.

Speaking on vehicular pollution, she said public transport needs to be strengthened, noting that there are only 5,000 buses in Delhi.

Union Minister Piyush Goyal strongly criticised the Congress for demanding a discussion on the West Asia conflict while having a debate on the No Confidence Motion against Lok Sabha Speaker already scheduled.

Calling Congress MP Rahul Gandhi a “failed Leader of Opposition,” Piyush Goyal alleged a rift within the INDIA bloc. He accused the Congress of disturbing the House and wasting time.

He said, “The notice was admitted at the Congress party’s request. After discussing it with them, it was decided that it would be discussed today. There would be a debate on it today. At the same time, they bring another motion. They neither understand any parliamentary procedure nor do they respect the Constitution. Ever since Rahul Gandhi became the leader of the opposition, he has apparently lost all desire to run Parliament. They come with a pre-planned strategy. Bringing placards. Disturbing the House. Wasting Parliament’s time on baseless topics. Members of their own alliance are running away from this debate.”

“There is a rift in the INDIA bloc. Rahul Gandhi is a failed leader of the opposition. He neither understands the Constitution nor is he interested in or understanding the parliamentary process, procedure, or rulebook. And from his way of working, it is clear that the Congress is a directionless, completely failed opposition party. I believe his allies, the DMK and TMC, have also begun to understand this, and that is why they abandoned the Congress in today’s debate,” the Union Minister added.

- ANI

India’s inter-regional transmission capacity will be increased to 143 GW by 2027 and 168 GW by 2032 to ensure reliable power flow across the regions, Parliament was informed today.

At present, there is no transmission constraint existing at the national level, and the inter-regional transmission capacity stood at 120 GW as of December 2025, Union Minister Shripad Naik said in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha.

The capacity of the National Grid is expanded on a continuous basis, commensurate with the growth in electricity generation and electricity demand. The inter-regional transmission capacity will be increased to 143 GW by 2027 and further to 168 GW by 2032, the Minister of State for Power told the Upper House.

A peak electricity demand of 388 GW is expected by 2032, and under the NEP (Volume II Transmission), the transmission network (220 kV and above) is planned to expand to 6.48 lakh ckm by 2032, and the transformation capacity is to increase to 2,345 Giga Volt Ampere (GVA), the Minister said.

Mr. Naik also said that there are delays in several inter-state transmission system (ISTS) projects due to right-of-way (RoW) issues.

He noted that electricity is a concurrent subject, and the planning, development and operation of the intra-state power grid and transmission infrastructure is primarily the responsibility of state governments.

Delays due to Right of Way (RoW) issues have affected the project timeline of as many as 25 ISTS projects, Mr. Naik added.

- PTI

No let up in Opposition protests in Lok Sabha. Members demand a discussion on West Asia war. Mr. Jagdambika Pal, in the chair, asks why have they moved a motion against Speaker Om Birla if they wanted a discussion on this.

He says if they want a discussion, they should move a motion, according to the rules.

He assures that Opposition members will get turns to speak but asks for the House to proceed. He says that there is an agenda to follow and only that shall be followed.

“Irresponsible and immature behaviour” retorts Mr. Pal. He says Foreign Minister Jaishankar has already made a statement on the issue. “You don’t want the House to proceed; I want the House to proceed, but you don’t. The country is watching,” he says. He says this is wastage of peoples’ money. 

The Opposition doesn’t yield. Mr. Pal adjourns the House’s proceedings to 11 a.m. tomorrow (Tuesday, March 10, 2026).

doc84wc2b7scqezhld6l0bSamajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav sought a discussion in the Lok Sabha on the ongoing conflict in West Asia and urged the government to clarify its foreign policy, alleging that India was acting under pressure from the U.S.

Speaking to reporters outside Parliament, Mr. Yadav said Centre should spell out how it is dealing with the situation, especially in view of the large number of Indians living and working in Gulf countries.

He also claimed that several journalists who had accompanied Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his recent trip to Israel were now stranded in the region.

“On one hand, we are talking about becoming Atmanirbhar, but on the other, we are following the orders of the U.S. The U.S. is dictating terms to us about how much oil we can buy and for how many days,” he said.

“There should be a discussion on these issues and the way the government has auctioned its foreign policy,” he said.

- PTI

Deputy Chairman heads the proceedings as Rajya Sabha resumes after a break. The House is discussing the working of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate.

BJP MP Ghanshyam Tiwari opens the discussion. The Opposition seems to be absent from the discussion. Mr. Tiwari also mentions this in his speech.

The Lok Sabha is slated to discuss the motion for the removal of Speaker Om Birla. The proceedings so far have been disrupted by Opposition protests, demanding discussion on various issues. 

After Zero Hour and Question Hour, the Rajya Sabha is scheduled to discuss the working of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.

Union Civil Aviation Minister K. Rammohan Naidu is answering questions regarding safety of air operations and DGCA oversight.

Here is the full statement by External Affairs Minister Jaishankar in the Rajya Sabha today: 

I rise to apprise this august House of recent developments in West Asia that are a cause of deep concern to all of us. As Hon’ble Members are aware, this round of conflict started on 28 February 2026. It has witnessed not only fighting between Israel and the United States on one side and Iran on the other, but also attacks on a number of Gulf States. There have been numerous casualties, including at the leadership level in Iran, as well as destruction of infrastructure in the region.

2. At the very outset, Government had issued a statement on 28 February expressing its deep concern and urging all sides to exercise restraint, avoid escalation and prioritize the safety of civilians. We believed and continue to believe that dialogue and diplomacy should be pursued to de-escalate tensions and address underlying issues. Sir, it is also imperative that the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all states in the region be respected.

3. Given the gravity of the situation, the Cabinet Committee of Security (CCS) met on 01 March under the Chairmanship of the Hon’ble Prime Minister. It was briefed on the airstrikes in Iran and the subsequent attacks in several Gulf countries. The CCS was concerned over the safety and security of the Indian community in the region. It also focused on the implications for regional security and for economic and commercial activities. The Committee was apprised of difficulties faced by Indian travelers transiting the region and by students appearing for scheduled examinations in these countries. It directed all concerned Ministries and Departments to take appropriate measures to respond to these problems. Hon’ble Prime Minister continues to closely monitor emerging developments and the relevant Ministries are coordinating to ensure effective responses.

4. The conflict has continued to intensify and the security situation in the region has deteriorated significantly. We have noted that, in fact, the conflict spread to other nations with mounting destruction and deaths. Normal life and economic activities in the entire region are visibly affected and, in some cases, had come to a halt. We, therefore, reiterated our call on 03 March for dialogue and diplomacy and spoke up for an early end to the conflict. I am confident that the House joins me in expressing our sorrow at the loss of lives.

5. Hon’ble Chairman Sir, while any development that negatively impacts peace and security in the world is deeply troubling, this ongoing conflict is an issue of particular concern for India. We are a neighbouring region and understandably, have obvious stakes that West Asia remain stable and peaceful. There are almost one crore Indian citizens who live and work in the Gulf nations. In Iran too, there are a few thousand Indians who are there for study or for employment. The region is key to our energy security and includes many important suppliers of oil and gas.

6. Chairman Sir, the Gulf is also a major trade partner, accounting for almost USD 200 billion annually. The House is also aware that in the last decade, there have been significant investments from the region into the Indian economy. Therefore, serious supply chain disruptions and climate of instability that we perceive are serious issues. Furthermore, these include attacks on merchant shipping where Indian nationals often constitute a large proportion of the crews. We have sadly already lost two Indian mariners and one remains missing in such incidents. I know that the House joins me in condoling their deaths.

7. Hon’ble Chairman, Government has been assessing the situation in West Asia continuously since the 12-day war in June 2025. We noted the indications of growing tension and cautioned the Indian community in Iran accordingly. On 5 January 2026, Indian nationals were advised by the Ministry of External Affairs to avoid non-essential travel to Iran. Those already resident there were urged to register with the Embassy, exercise due caution and monitor the Embassy website and social media handles. A second advisory was issued on 14 January 2026 reiterating the advice to avoid travel in even stronger terms. The Directorate General of Shipping Mumbai, in parallel issued its own advisory on 14 January 2026 for Indian seafarers asking them to follow Embassy advisories and avoid unnecessary movement ashore. Recruitment and Shipping Companies were also asked not to deploy or send Indian seafarers to Iran.

8. Sir, reflecting our assessment of the evolving situation, the Indian Embassy in Tehran issued another advisory on 14 February 2026 urging Indian nationals including students, pilgrims, businesspersons and tourists to leave Iran by all available means of transport, including commercial flights. They were asked to contact the Embassy for any assistance and provided with 24x7 helplines. This was again reiterated in strong terms through another advisory on 23 February. Some heeded these advisories and left the country; however, many others have disregarded them and remain in Iran. We are also in touch with our fishermen who operate out of Iran. This was the situation until 28 February 2026.

9. Once the conflict commenced, the Indian Embassy has facilitated the relocation of several Indian students in Tehran to places outside Tehran. An advisory update with emergency contact helplines was issued on 3 March 2026. Similarly, facilitation was extended to pilgrims for their internal movement. Indian nationals who were in Iran for business reasons were assisted to cross over to Armenia and return home. The Embassy in Tehran remains fully operational, in fact on the highest alert. They are totally committed to supporting the Indian community in this difficult moment and in assisting Indian nationals who may wish to cross international borders. Where seafarers are concerned, the Directorate General of Shipping through an order on 2 March has constituted a Quick Response Team for immediate response, coordination and support functions. This will function on a 24x7 basis.

10. Hon’ble Chairman Sir, I would also like to inform the House through you that every Indian Embassy in the region has similarly issued advisories. The Embassy in Israel did so on 28 February and 01 March, UAE on 28 February and 05 March, Bahrain on 28 February, Qatar on 28 February, Kuwait on 28 February and 05 March, Saudi Arabia on 28 February and 08 March, Oman on 28 February, Iraq on 28 February and 05 March. MEA has set up a dedicated special control room to monitor the situation and respond to queries from those affected, as well as their families. The MEA’s latest update was issued on 07 March.

11. Our diplomats have also worked hard to assist stranded transit passengers in hubs like Dubai, Doha and Abu Dhabi. They have facilitated international border crossings for Indian nationals, including from UAE to Oman and from Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain to Saudi Arabia. Wherever there has been a partial opening of air space, we have approved and undertaken commercial flights including non-scheduled flights to enable the return of Indian passengers. Our estimate is that as of yesterday almost 67,000 of our nationals have done so. Sir, today I was informed of a handout of a information put out by the Ministry of Civil Aviation which tells us of the efforts Government is making; there were 15 inbound flights operated by Indian carriers which arrived in India on the 07th. On the 08th, there were 49 flights. On the 09th there are 50 flights. So I want to assure the House that every effort is being made that those who are stuck in the region, those who are transit passengers who are there, those who need to come back urgently from this region, we are making every effort for them to do so.

12. Chairman Sir, throughout this period, Government maintained close contact with the relevant countries. Hon’ble Prime Minister himself has spoken to the President of UAE, the Amir of Qatar, the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, the Crown Prince of Kuwait, the King of Bahrain, the Sultan of Oman, the King of Jordan and the Prime Minister of Israel. In each case, we received assurances that the well-being of the Indian community would be a priority for the host Government. I have similarly been in close touch with my counterparts in these countries. Insofar as the United States is concerned, we have maintained regular contacts through diplomatic channels. While attempts have been made, contacts with Iran at the leadership level are obviously difficult at this time. I have, however, spoken to Foreign Minister Araghchi on 28 February and 5 March 2026. We will continue these high-level conversations in the coming days.

13. Sir, the House will also be interested in the issue of an Iranian vessel that is currently docked in Kochi. Iranian side requested permission on 28 February for three ships in the region to dock at our ports. This was accorded on 01 March. IRIS LAVAN actually docked on 04 March in Kochi. The crew is currently in Indian naval facilities. We believe that this was the right thing to do and the Iranian Foreign Minister has expressed his country’s thanks for this humane gesture.

14. Hon’ble Chairman Sir, In view of the implications of this conflict for our energy security, I also seek to address that particular concern. Government remains committed to ensuring that fully, taking into accountability, costs and risks of the energy markets. For us, the interests of the Indian consumer has and will always be the overriding priority. Where required, Indian diplomacy has supported the endeavours of our energy enterprises in this volatile situation.

15. Hon’ble Chairman Sir, let me conclude by highlighting the three guiding factors of our approach:

(i) India is in favour of peace and urges a return to dialogue and diplomacy. We advocate de-escalation, restraint and ensuring the safety of civilians.

(ii) The well-being and security of the Indian community in the region is our priority. We will continue to work with the Governments of the region towards that end.

(iii) Our national interest, including energy security and trade flows, will always be paramount.

16. I am confident that Government has the full support of this august House on this matter. Thank you.

- Ministry of External Affairs

Mr. Pal says the issues that the Opposition is trying to raise via placards have been addressed by the External Affairs Minister in his statement. He says if they are not satisfied, they can raise it in the meeting of the Business Advisory Committee (BAC).

Meanwhile, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju raises to slam the Opposition for their behaviour inside the House. “I have never seen such irresponsible Opposition in my lifetime,” says Mr. Rijiju.

Long altercation breaks out between protesting members and Mr. Pal in the chair. Members are still protesting with placards on the Well of the House.

Mr. Pal tries to tell the Opposition that it is against the rules to protest this way and says the debate on motion against Speaker Om Birla is also on the schedule today. The House can’t proceed like this, he says. He tries to pacify them saying that Mr. Rijiju has assured that the government is also ready for a debate but to no effect.

He finally adjourns the House till 3 p.m.

Mr. Jagdambika Pal rebukes some Opposition members for bringing and displaying placards in the House. He asks why have they come with placards for a discussion. Meanwhile, the Opposition is continuing their sloganeering as Mr. Jaishankar makes the same statement on West Asia war.

Meanwhile, in the Rajya Sabha, Zero Hour concluded and Question Hour began.

Opposition protests loudly demanding a discussion. Mr. Jaishankar makes his statement in the Lok Sabha regarding the war in West Asia. He again speaks on the advisories issued by India to citizens in that region.

Opposition members urge the chair to admit discussion on matters raised under various rules. Mr. Pal denies all requests. Heated altercation breaks out between Mr. Pal and Asaduddin Owaisi. Opposition appears stern in raising these matters. 

Mr. Pal tries to bring order in the House. Sloganeering ensues in the Lower House too. Mr. Pal calls for Papers to be laid on the table. Opposition protests loudly.

Lok Sabha reconvenes. BJP MP Jagdambika Pal is on the Chair. The House praises India’s T20 World Cup victory yesterday. Mr. Jaishankar is sitting on the front row of the House.

Leader of House J.P. Nadda slams Opposition for its behaviour during Mr. Jaishankar’s statement. He says their interest is not on the nation or the debate but in “causing anarchy”.

“Their interest is never on the discussion. Their interest is on doing hooliganism,” he says. He also recalls similar incidents from previous Parliament sessions, particularly the discussions on electoral reforms in December 2025 and space programme, when the Opposition walked out.

He says the Opposition also walked out during the discussion on Operation Sindoor and Pahalgam terror attack, and the Waqf Bill.

He says the Opposition walked out when Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman replied to the debate on the discussion on Union Budget 2026-2027. “They don’t have any interest on Viksit Bharat; they have no interest in Atmanirbhar Bharat; they have no interest in developing the nation; their interest lies in doing politics,” he says.

The House moves on to take up Matters raised with the permission of the Chair.

Regarding energy security, Mr. Jaishankar says the interests of the Indian consumer has been the “over-riding priority”. 

He concludes his speech listing three guiding factors of the Indian approach regarding the issue:

“1. India is in favour of peace and urges the return to dialogue and diplomacy. We advocate de-escalation, restraint and ensuring the safety of civilians.

2. The wellbeing and security of the Indian community in the region is our priority. We will continue to work with the governments of the region towards that end.

3. Our national interest, including energy security and trade flows, will always be paramount.”

India has spoken to the Heads of State of all countries in the region, Mr. Jaishankar says. The government has received assurances about the well being of the host governments. India also maintained regular contact with the U.S. via diplomatic channels. 

“While attempts have been made, contacts with Iran at the leadership level are obviously difficult at this time. I have, however, spoken to Foreign Minister Araghchi on February 20, 2026 and March 5, 2026. We will continue this high-level conversations in the coming days,” he says.

He now talks on the Iranian vessel currently docked in Kochi. “The Iranian side had requested permission on February 20, 2026, for three ships in the region to dock at our ports. This was accorded on March 1, 2026. IRIS Lavan actually docked on March 4, 2026 in Kochi. The crew is currently in Indian Naval facilities. We believe this is the right thing to do. The Iranian Foreign Minister has expressed his country’s thanks for this humane gesture,” he says.

Once the conflict broke out, Indian embassy has facilitated the relocation of Indian students in Tehran to places outside Tehran. Facilitation was also extended to pilgrims. Business people were helped in crossing over to Armenia and then brought home, Mr. Jaishankar says.

All this while, the Opposition has been protesting loudly, sloganeering against the statement and demanding for a discussion on the issue.

However, Mr. Jaishankar continues. He says all Indian Embassies in the region has issues similar advisories. 

Mr. Kharge tries to talk in the middle. Chairman intervenes to allow the Minister to complete his statement. Opposition doesn’t yield.

Mr. Jaishankar continues. The Opposition appears to have walked out; sloganeering subsides inside the House. Mr. Jaishankar continues to list the flights and border-crossing arrangements for Indians in the regions.

“Government has been assessing the situation in West Asia since the 12-day war in June 2025. We noted the indications of growing tensions and cautioned the Indian community in Iran accordingly,” he says.

He says India has warned residents in Iran in January 2026 to avoid non-essential travel to Iran. Residents were asked to register with the Indian Embassy and exercise due caution and monitor the Embassy’s website and social media handles.

Indian Embassy in Tehran issued another advisory on February 14, 2026, urging Indian nationals to leave Iran by all available means of transport. Embassies provided assistance for such travel. Another advisory on February 23, 2026, reiterated the same, Mr. Jaishankar says.

Mr. Jaishankar says this war is of particular concern to India. There are almost 1 crore Indian citizens who live and work in the Gulf nations and in Iran too, there are a few thousand Indians, who are there for study and employment, he says.

The region is important for energy security, oil and gas supply, and the Gulf region is a major trading partner for India, accounting for almost $200 billion annually, Mr. Jaishankar notes.

He says the war also affects marine shipping, where Indians are a large part of the crews. “We have, sadly, already lost two Indian mariners and one remains missing in such incidents,” he says.

Mr. Jaishankar says that India expressed concern over the war on February 28, 2026, and calls for dialogue and diplomacy to de-escalate the tensions in the regions. He highlights casualties and the death of the leadership in Iran, and the attacks on countries in the region.

He says the Cabinet Committee on Security, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, was concerned of the regional conflict and the difficulties faced by Indians in the region and Indian travellers.

Mr. Jaishankar says all Ministers were directed to take appropriate measures to tackle this issue. He says Mr. Modi is continuing to closely monitor the developments.

He notes that the situation has further worsened in the region and has spread to other nations.

Mr. Kharge tries to raise the death of Indian nationals in the region during the conflict. The Treasury Bench protests his speech. Chairman Radhakrishnan asks Mr. Kharge to end the speech and calls on Mr. Jaishankar to make his statement.

Noisy protests from both sides. Leader of House J.P. Nadda raises to respond to Mr. Kharge’s statement. After repeated requests, Chairman allows Mr. Kharge to speak again under Rule 176. Chairman intervenes again and Opposition resorts to sloganeering. Mr. Jaishankar raises to make his statement. No response from Mr. Nadda.

A minor ruckus ensues in the House. Chairman Radhakrishnan calls on External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to make a statement on the West Asia conflict.

Opposition members request for Rule 267 notices but the Chair dismisses them saying there has already been discussions regarding these notices. The Opposition then demands that Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge be allowed to speak. 

Chairman allows. Mr. Kharge now speaks on the West Asia conflict and the potential problems to India’s energy situation.

Chairman Radhakrishnan praises Indian men’s cricket team for their victory in the ICC T20 World Cup yesterday. Members applaud the team.

The Lower House adjourned until 12 p.m. right after the Obituary References.

The day’s proceedings begin in both Houses with Obituary References. Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan chairs the proceedings in Rajya Sabha and N.K. Premachandran is in the Chair in Lok Sabha.

K.P. Unnikrishnan remembered in the Lok Sabha. Mukul Roy and H.K. Dua remembered in the Rajya Sabha. Both Houses observe a minute of silence.

Congress MPs Manish Tewari and Randeep Surjewala have moved separate motions for suspension of business in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, respectively, to discuss the escalating conflict in West Asia and India’s energy security.

Moving the motion in Lok Sabha, Mr. Tewari asked for urgent discussion on the government’s assessment of the situation and the steps being taken to safeguard India’s interests.

Mr. Surjewala moved a similar motion in the Rajya Sabha, demanding a discussion on the implications for India arising from the ongoing developments and tensions in West Asia.

In his motion, Mr. Surjewala stated that the situation in the region may have a bearing on India’s energy supply chains, strategic partnerships, economic interests, and the welfare of Indian citizens living and working there.

- ANI

Congress MP Mallu Ravi, one of the three MPs bringing in the No Confidence Motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, said that the Parliament is “not for suppressing debate”.

Speaking to ANI ahead of the second phase of the Budget Session, Mr. Mallu Ravi accused Om Birla of partisan behaviour and not allowing Opposition MPs to voice their opinion in the House.

The Congress MP said, “We are bringing a motion to replace the present Speaker. The Leader of the Opposition is not allowed to speak in the Parliament. Parliament is the place where it is meant for debate, not for suppressing debate.”

- ANI

Congress MP K.C. Venugopal today submitted an Adjournment Motion notice in the Lok Sabha, seeking an urgent discussion on the “rapidly evolving situation in West Asia” and its direct impact on India’s energy security.

Mr. Venugopal emphasised that the escalating tensions in West Asia pose immediate challenges to India’s energy supply chains, interests and citizens’ safety.

In his Adjournment Motion notice, the MP wrote, “The country is presently confronted with serious and emerging challenges relating to energy security due to the rapidly evolving situation in West Asia. These developments have significant implications for India’s economy, strategic interests, and the welfare of its citizens abroad. The matter therefore deserves urgent consideration by the House.”

- ANI

On a motion seeking the removal of Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, CPI-M leader MA Baby says, “We hope that there will be a proper discussion on the no-confidence motion. Opposition is as important as the ruling benches. People would like to hear free and frank discussions on the floor of the House. However, the PM Narendra Modi-led BJP government has been trying to strangle the performance of the opposition...”- ANI

Samajwadi Party MP Akhilesh Yadav says, “Our foreign policy, under the Bharatiya Janata Party government, has been mortgaged and the way inflation is increasing, many of our Indian citizens who are stuck there, could not celebrate many festivals... After all, what is the Indian government doing?...there will be a meeting of the floor leaders. I think many things will be decided in that.”- ANI ​

Congress MP Randeep Singh Surjewala and CPI MP P Sandosh gave Suspension of Business Notice in Rajya Sabha under Rule 267, demanding immediate discussion on the implications for India arising from the ongoing developments and tensions in West Asia.- ANI

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will make a statement in the Lok Sabha on Monday (March 9, 2026), after days of criticism from Opposition parties and several former Indian diplomats over the government’s “silence” on the conflict in West Asia.

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