Tiruchirappalli, March 11 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday that the conflict in West Asia has affected the energy supply chain in the world, and his government believes in the ideology of India First.

Addressing a public meeting in Tiruchirappalli in Tamil Nadu, PM Modi said his government will follow the same approach of putting the interests of Indians above everything else and there is no need to panic or pay attention to rumours.

He urged people to spread only correct and verified information and expressed confidence that the country will navigate every situation successfully.

"Today, I'd like to speak to the people of Tamil Nadu about the conflict in West Asia. It has affected the whole world's energy supply chain...