Speaking to reporters in the Parliament complex, the Congress leader said the war in the region was already affecting India’s economic stability and putting pressure on household finances. “The war underway in West Asia is causing serious damage to our economy, but our compromised Prime Minister does not have the courage to discuss it,” he said.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi (photo:IANS)
Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Monday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of avoiding a discussion in Parliament on the economic consequences of the ongoing conflict in West Asia, alleging that the government was reluctant to address its impact on India’s economy and ordinary citizens.
Speaking to reporters in the Parliament complex, the Congress leader said the war in the region was already affecting India’s economic stability and putting pressure on household finances. “The war underway in West Asia is causing serious damage to our economy, but our compromised Prime Minister does not have the courage to discuss it,” he said.
Gandhi linked the conflict to recent economic pressures, pointing to fluctuations in the financial markets and rising fuel costs. “The stock market is falling, LPG prices are rising, and global crude oil prices are reaching historic levels — all of which are directly affecting the common man, household budgets, and small and medium businesses,” he said.
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In a sharp criticism of the Prime Minister, Gandhi alleged that Modi was facing external pressure and therefore unwilling to take a firm stand on the issue. “Prime Minister Narendra Modi is being blackmailed. He has no option but to sell out the interests of the Indian people,” he said.
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He also claimed that the Prime Minister would avoid participating in a parliamentary discussion on the matter. “Remember my words, he will not come to Parliament,” Gandhi added.
The remarks came amid an intensifying political debate over the economic implications of tensions in West Asia, a region that plays a critical role in India’s energy security and trade links. India relies heavily on crude oil imports from the region, and any disruption in supply or surge in global prices often has a direct impact on domestic fuel costs, inflation and overall economic stability.
Opposition parties have been urging the government to hold a detailed discussion in Parliament, arguing that rising energy prices and volatility in global markets warrant greater transparency from the Centre.
Conflicts in West Asia have historically had a ripple effect on India’s economy because of the country’s dependence on imported energy and the presence of a large Indian diaspora across the region. With Parliament currently in session, political exchanges over the issue are expected to continue in the coming days.
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