New Delhi/IBNS, March 23 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged citizens to remain united and vigilant amid the ongoing West Asia crisis, drawing lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic as global energy supplies face disruption.

Addressing the Lok Sabha, Modi stressed the need to stay "careful" and "alert" against rumours during such challenging times.

The Prime Minister warned against misinformation, saying, "We must remain very careful and alert. Some people will try to spread rumours to take advantage of the situation. We must not allow such people to succeed."

Modi also urged state governments to ensure strict monitoring to curb black marketing and hoarding, calling for firm action against such practices.

Assuring the nation of prep...