Rahul Gandhi criticized Modi government on West Asia crisis

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Rahul Gandhi’s attack on the government: ignoring the West Asia crisis

New Delhi. Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi has strongly condemned the silence of the Central Government on the ongoing tension in West Asia. He said that this crisis can seriously affect India’s economy, yet the government is avoiding discussing it.

Global Economy and India

Rahul Gandhi said that the increasing tensions in West Asia are likely to have a major impact on the global economy, which will directly affect India. Pointing to the recent fall in the stock market, he said that the market has already felt the impact of this crisis.

need for discussion in parliament

The Congress leader raised the question whether the issue of West Asia is so unimportant that it is not being discussed in Parliament. He said issues like the rise in oil prices and its potential economic impact are directly related to the public and should get priority in Parliament.

allegations against the Prime Minister

Rahul Gandhi accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi that the recent agreement with America has put India in a weak position. According to him, this agreement could be the result of some pressure. If there had been a debate on this topic in Parliament, the government’s position would have become clear.

Prime Minister’s absence

Rahul Gandhi said that the Prime Minister is avoiding Parliament and now he will not be able to come inside the House.

Foreign Minister’s statement

Meanwhile, Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar presented the government’s side on the situation in West Asia in Parliament. He said that the main objective of the Government of India is to protect the security and national interests of the Indian citizens living in the area.

India’s policy

Jaishankar also said that India respects the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the countries of West Asia and supports finding solutions through diplomacy and dialogue to reduce tensions.

security of indian citizens

He said that about 67,000 Indian citizens have been safely brought back from conflict-affected areas, and the government is continuously monitoring the situation. The government has stated energy security, trade, and safety of citizens as its priorities.