Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra seeks Parliament debate on West Asia conflict

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra. File pic

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday demanded a discussion in Parliament on the conflict in West Asia.

Talking to the media on Monday, the MP said that PM Modi has spoken in Lok Sabha on the impact of the West Asia conflict on India, and there should be a discussion on the issue so that the opposition can also present its views.

Gandhi said, "He has made the country aware of the situation. There should be a discussion on this issue in the Parliament so that we can also present our views", as cited by ANI. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday spoke in Lok Sabha amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia and the wide-ranging challenges it has posed for India.

The PM asserted, "This war has also posed unprecedented challenges for India. These challenges are economic and related to national security and humanitarian as well. India has extensive trade relations with the warring and war-affected countries."

"The region where this war is taking place is also an important route for our trade with other countries of the world. In particular, a large part of our needs for crude oil and gas is met by this very region," PM Modi further added.

PM Modi on LPG crisis

PM Modi, while speaking in the Parliament, said that the government has prioritised domestic LPG consumers amid the uncertainty in supply.

Modi emphasised, "As we all know, the country imports 60 per cent of its LPG requirement. Due to uncertainty in supply, the government has prioritised domestic LPG consumers. At the same time, domestic production of LPG is also being increased. Continuous efforts have also been made to ensure that the supply of petrol and diesel across the country remains smooth. LPG production in the country is also being increased", as cited by PTI.

He also noted that India has strategic petroleum reserves of more than 5.3 million metric tons.

Several opposition MPs have demanded a discussion on the conflict between the US and Israel and Iran and its impact on India's energy security.

(With inputs from PTI)