India, March 24 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, while delivering the Rajya Sabha address, urged citizens to brace for challenges arising from the ongoing US-Iran war in West Asia, noting that its impact on energy supply chains and inflation could have long-term implications.

Modi said the government is working on all fronts to manage the situation and safeguard public interest, adding, "I urge citizens to be prepared for every challenge. The impact of this war may be long-lasting, but I assure the people that the government is alert and the nation's interest remains paramount."

The Prime Minister also requested the states to work like one team and face the challenges like they did during the Corona time. "The challenges ahea...