Vav-Tharad (Gujarat) [India], March 31 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said India’s effective foreign policy and the “unwavering unity” of its citizens have kept the situation under control despite global challenges related to energy requirements.
Addressing a public gathering in Vav-Tharad, Gujarat, after inaugurating multiple development projects, Modi said the ongoing conflict in West Asia has had worldwide repercussions, particularly on fuel and energy supplies.
“The situation unfolding in West Asia is having repercussions across the entire world. Difficulties regarding energy requirements—specifically diesel, petrol, and gas—have escalated globally. Yet, even amidst such a crisis, India has successfully kept the situation under control. The strength behind this success lies in the nation’s effective foreign policy and the unwavering unity of its citizens,” he said.
The Prime Minister also accused the Congress party of engaging in “divisive activities” by spreading fear and inciting the public during a time when the country requires unity.
“Today, when the nation requires unity and solidarity, Congress leaders are engaged in divisive activities. Congress is busy spreading fear and rumors. Congress is actively inciting the public. Like political vultures, Congress is waiting, hoping that troubles will escalate so that it can exploit the situation to gain political advantage,” Modi alleged.
Following his address, the Prime Minister held a roadshow in Vav-Tharad, where hundreds of people gathered to show their support.
Earlier in the day, Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, addressing a rally in Kozhikode, warned that a “financial earthquake” could be imminent as the West Asia conflict continues to escalate.
“You know better than me what is happening in the Middle East. You know the drama that is unfolding there. A tragedy is taking place, and nobody knows where it will end, where it will go. And the people of Kerala, the people of India, are going to be directly affected. Fuel prices are going to rise. Inflation is going to go up. An earthquake, a financial earthquake, is coming,” he said.
The Congress leader questioned both the NDA-led central government and the LDF-led Kerala government over their preparedness to handle the situation.
“What is the LDF government doing to protect you? Modi cannot do anything. He is run by Donald Trump. But what is the Kerala government doing to protect you? What is the Kerala government doing to make your life easier?” he asked.
The situation in West Asia escalated following a joint US-Israel military strike on February 28 on Iranian territory that resulted in the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, along with other senior figures, prompting a strong response from Tehran.
Reports indicate that the United States is preparing contingency plans for the possibility of extended ground operations in Iran for several weeks, according to The Washington Post.
The US has also deployed additional troops to the West Asia region to maintain strategic flexibility as the conflict continues, while diplomatic channels remain active in efforts to reach a resolution, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said. (ANI)
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