New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Lok Sabha on Monday, describing the ongoing conflict in West Asia as deeply concerning. In his first parliamentary statement since the war began, he urged all parties to choose dialogue and diplomacy to end the crisis quickly.
The conflict started on February 28, 2026, when the United States and Israel launched joint attacks on Iran. This plunged the Gulf region into turmoil, with continued bombings and strikes causing heavy damage to lives, infrastructure, and the global economy.
“The situation in West Asia is concerning.It has created serious challenges for India in economic, security, and humanitarian areas. India is working hard to protect its citizens and keep key supplies flowing safely,” PM Modi said in his address.
“The continued bombings and strikes across the oil-rich region have posed deeply adverse consequences for the global economy and human lives,” Modi said.”India is dealing with multiple economic, security and humanitarian challenges arising from the war, while ensuring that its citizens and key supplies remain protected.”
He stressed that the whole world wants an early end to the crisis. “The whole world is urging all parties for the earliest possible resolution of this crisis.”
“Since the war began, more than 375,000 Indians have safely returned to India. From Iran alone, nearly 1,000 Indians have returned safely, including more than 700 young students pursuing medical education,” PM Modi said.
India has always stood for peace and humanity. The Prime Minister repeated India’s firm belief that dialogue and diplomacy are the only way forward.
“India has always raised its voice for humanity and in favor of peace. I repeat again-dialogue and diplomacy are the only solutions to this problem. All our efforts are aimed at reducing tensions and ending this conflict. Any threat to human life in this war is against the interest of humanity. Therefore, India’s effort is to encourage all parties towards a peaceful resolution at the earliest.,” he added.
On diplomacy, PM Modi explained that India has been active from the start. He has personally spoken to leaders in the region, urging them to lower tensions. India has clearly opposed attacks on civilians, energy facilities, and transport infrastructure. It also rejects attacks on commercial ships and any blockages in key waterways like the Strait of Hormuz.
“From the beginning, we have expressed deep concern over this conflict. I myself have spoken with all relevant leaders in West Asia. I have urged them to reduce tensions and end the conflict. India has opposed attacks on civilians, energy, and transport-related infrastructure. Attacks on commercial ships and obstruction in international waterways like the Strait of Hormuz are unacceptable,” he said.
“Through diplomacy, India is continuously working to ensure safe passage for Indian ships even in this war environment.”
The government is in touch with suppliers worldwide to keep oil, gas, and other essentials coming. Special focus is on secure shipping routes in the Gulf. Thanks to these efforts, several ships stuck in the Strait of Hormuz have reached India safely recently.
India depends heavily on the Middle East for crude oil, gas, and fertilizers via the Strait of Hormuz. The war has made shipping very difficult, but the government has worked to avoid major disruptions in petrol, diesel, and gas supplies. The aim is to keep life normal for ordinary families.
India imports 60% of its LPG needs. To handle supply risks, the government has prioritized domestic use and boosted local production.
Steps taken over the past decade for energy security are proving very useful now. Earlier, India imported energy from 27 countries. Today, it comes from 41 countries, showing better diversification.
India has built strong strategic petroleum reserves—over 5.3 million metric tonnes now, with plans to expand to more than 6.5 million metric tonnes. Refining capacity has also grown a lot in the last 11 years.
The war has brought big challenges because India has strong trade ties with countries in the conflict zone. The area is a key trade route, supplies much of India’s energy, and is home to nearly ten million Indians working in Gulf countries. Many Indian crew members sail on ships there too.
For these reasons, India’s concerns are greater. PM Modi said a united voice from Parliament is important for the world to hear.
To protect farmers from such crises, the government has taken key steps. In the past decade, six new urea plants have added over 7.6 million metric tonnes of annual production. Domestic output of other fertilizers like DAP and NPKS has risen by nearly 5 million metric tonnes. Imports have also been diversified.
Farmers now have access to Made-in-India nano urea, and natural farming is being promoted. Under the PM-KUSUM scheme, over 2.2 million solar pumps have been given to reduce diesel use.
“Through this House, I assure the farmers of the country that the government will continue to provide every possible assistance,” PM Modi said.
In his address, the Prime Minister called for calm and unity at home while India works through diplomacy for peace abroad. The government remains focused on safeguarding citizens, energy supplies, and the economy during this difficult time.
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