US EditionAmid Iran–Israel–US War, EAM Jaishankar to Brief Parliament on Escalating West Asia Tensions
- On Monday, the Lok Sabha adjourned amid protests, washing out the second half of the Budget Session, and will meet again on March 10, 2026, at 11:00 A.M.
- Leaders demanded a full-fledged debate as the Opposition sought discussion on the West Asia crisis, citing civilian safety and fuel-price impacts, while sources noted rules bar debate after External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's statement.
- The Opposition filed a notice to remove Om Birla as Speaker, and India bloc MPs protested at the Makar Dwar, raising slogans against the Centre.
- The government said it is coordinating a response and issued advisories to Indian nationals in Iran, with Rijiju accusing the Opposition of being irresponsible.
- Opposition claimed the Prime Minister signed a US deal, framing it as evidence of compromise, while MPs warned of stock-market moves and major economic loss.
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