US EditionPM Modi Speech in Parliament Live: 'Blockage Strait of Hormuz Is Unacceptable,' PM Modi Says in Lok Sabha
PM Modi urged preparedness for long-term impacts of the West Asia conflict, highlighting the return of 3.75 lakh Indians and India's efforts to secure energy supplies.
- On Monday, Narendra Modi warned the Lok Sabha that 'The situation in West Asia is worrisome' as the conflict enters its fourth week.
- Because India imports most of its energy, the disruption at the Strait of Hormuz after February 18 affects supplies, as 'A large quantity of crude oil, gas, fertilisers and many essential items comes to India through the Strait of Hormuz route. Since the war began, the movement of ships through the Strait of Hormuz has become very challenging', Modi said.
- In response, India has mobilised repatriation, operational outreach rooms, 24x7 helplines, and holds strategic petroleum reserves of more than 5.3 million metric tons, working on 6.5 million more.
- On fertilisers, New Delhi noted the government has set up 6 functional urea manufacturing units and expects to import nearly 10 million tonnes of urea this year, diversifying energy sources to 41 countries from 27.
- Modi condemned attacks on commercial ships, saying 'India has opposed attacks on energy and transport infrastructure' and urged Parliament's unified voice to prepare for lasting effects, citing the COVID period.
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Making a statement on the prevailing situation in West Asia in the Lok Sabha, Modi also said that the security of Indians has been the government's biggest priority in times of conflict, and the Centre is sensitive, vigilant and also ready to extend every assistance
PM Modi says situation in West Asia "worrisome", but India ensuring supply of crude oil, gas remains unaffected
"The situation in West Asia is worrisome. This conflict has been going on for more than three weeks. It has a severe impact on the global economy and the lives of the people, and that is why the world is urging all sides for an early resolution to this conflict," PM Modi said.
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