External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar addressed both Houses on Monday. He spoke about Indians stranded in Gulf countries. He also explained the Centre’s rescue efforts. Moreover, he reassured Parliament on India’s energy security. He listed three factors guiding the government’s response. Therefore, his statement carried both diplomatic and domestic significance. However, the Opposition disrupted proceedings almost immediately. As a result, the atmosphere turned tense in both Houses.
Jaishankar delivered his statement during the second Budget Session phase. That session resumed on March 9, 2026. From the start, the day unfolded on a stormy note. Opposition members demanded a full discussion on the West Asia war. They raised slogans and protested loudly during the minister’s remarks. However, the government rejected their method of protest. Consequently, tempers rose further inside Parliament.
Opposition Demands Debate, Government Hits Back
Opposition members insisted on a structured debate over the conflict. They wanted Parliament to discuss the crisis in detail. However, ministers accused them of disrupting normal House business. In the Rajya Sabha, Leader of the House J.P. Nadda attacked the Opposition sharply. He accused them of causing anarchy inside the chamber. He also accused them of hooliganism during proceedings. Therefore, the clash quickly moved beyond procedure.
In the Lok Sabha, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju answered the Opposition. He said the government stood ready for debate on any subject. However, he criticised the Opposition’s conduct strongly. According to him, the government had nothing to hide. Instead, he suggested the Opposition chose disruption over discussion. That charge added more heat to the confrontation. Meanwhile, the House failed to settle down.
Parliament Faces Disruption and Adjournment
Opposition MPs entered the Well of the House with placards. Their protest intensified during the morning sitting. BJP MP Jagdambika Pal chaired the proceedings at that time. He rebuked the protesting members for displaying placards. He also said Jaishankar had already addressed their concerns. However, the protests continued despite his warning. Therefore, the Lok Sabha could not function normally. Soon after, the House adjourned.
The protest reflected the larger political mood surrounding the session. The West Asia war dominated the morning’s proceedings. Yet another issue also hovered over the Lok Sabha. The House is set to discuss a removal motion. That motion targets Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. Therefore, Monday’s uproar came amid wider political friction.
Budget Session Opens Under Heavy Political Tension
The second phase of the Budget Session resumed with clear political confrontation. The Opposition pressed hard on the West Asia crisis. At the same time, it prepared for another institutional fight. Congress MPs Mohammad Jawed, K. Suresh and Mallu Ravi moved the resolution. Additionally, 118 Opposition members signed it. That number gave the motion significant political weight.
Since the motion names the Speaker, Om Birla will not preside. Also, the Lok Sabha currently has no Deputy Speaker. Therefore, procedural questions may shape the coming proceedings. The session now carries both foreign policy and parliamentary tensions. As a result, every development could trigger further confrontation.
Rescue and Energy Security Stay Central
Amid the uproar, Jaishankar’s core message remained important. He focused on Indian nationals stranded in Gulf countries. He also stressed India’s energy security position. Therefore, the government tried to project control and preparedness. However, the Opposition wanted a broader debate on the war. That difference shaped the day’s conflict.
The session now moves forward under intense pressure. The West Asia crisis has clearly entered domestic politics. Moreover, Parliament now faces overlapping disputes at once. Therefore, the coming days may remain turbulent. Monday’s scenes showed that clearly.
