India, March 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

Honourable Speaker,

I have come before this esteemed House to speak on the ongoing conflict in West Asia and the challenges it has posed for India. The situation in West Asia is deeply concerning. In the past two to three weeks, Shri Jaishankar ji and Shri Hardeep Puri ji have provided the House with necessary updates on this matter. Now that the crisis has lasted for more than three weeks, its adverse impact on the global economy and on people's lives is evident. The entire world is urging all parties for a swift resolution to this crisis.

Honourable Speaker,

This war has created unexpected challenges for India as well as economic, national security related, and humanitar...