Parliament Session LIVE: 'PM Modi monitoring emerging developments', says Jaishankar on Iran war

Opposition MPs, including LoP, Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi and LoP, Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, protest at Makar Dwar in Parliament on the West Asia conflict issue

Kiren Rijiju will initiate the discussion on the proposal to remove Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla from his position. Key BJP members slated to speak include- Anurag Thakur, Nishikant Dubey, Ravi Shankar Prasad, and Bhartruhari Mahtab.

In a pointed critique during Rajya Sabha proceedings, BJP leader JP Nadda condemned the opposition's conduct as utterly irresponsible, accusing them of staging a walkout precisely when it was time for the government to respond. "The opposition is behaving irresponsibly—they are walking out when it's our turn to answer," Nadda remarked, highlighting their reluctance to engage in substantive debate amid heated exchanges. This outburst underscores escalating tensions in Parliament's Budget Session, where disruptions have marred key discussions on national issues.

India remains in favour of peace, return to dialogue and diplomacy; advocate de-escalation, restraint, ensuring safety of civilians. Contacts with Iran at the leadership level are obviously difficult at this time; I have spoken to Iranian Foreign Minister, said EAM Dr S Jaishankar.

Jaishankar said, "The Prime Minister continues to closely monitor the emerging developments and relevant ministries are coordinating to ensure effective responses," says EAM Dr S Jaishankar as he makes a statement in the Rajya Sabha on the situation in West Asia."

EAM Dr S Jaishankar makes a statement in the Rajya Sabha on the situation in West Asia, amid sloganeering by Opposition MPs. EAM said," Our government had issued a statement on February 20 expressing deep concerns and urging all sides to exercise restraint. We continue to believe that dialogue and diplomacy should be pursued to de-escalate the tensions."

India urges dialogue and diplomacy, said External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr S Jaishankar on Iran war and West Asia crisis situation. 

After making obituary references, the Lok Sabha adjourned to meet again at 12 Noon today (March 9). Lok Sabha paid tributes to a sitting member and four former members who passed away recently. 

Congress MP KC Venugopal gives Adjournment Motion Notice in Lok Sabha to discuss emerging challenges relating to energy security due to the rapidly evolving situation in West Asia.

INDIA bloc leaders meet in Parliament to discuss the strategy for the second part of the Budget session of Parliament .

During the first leg of the Budget Session last month, the Opposition had submitted a no-confidence notice to the Secretary General of the Lok Sabha, seeking the removal of the Speaker. In the notice, they have accused Mr Birla of acting in a partisan manner. It was signed by 118 MPs including Members from Congress, Samajwadi Party, DMK, Left and others except Trinamool Congress. The BJP and the Congress have issued a three-line whip to their Lok Sabha MPs, directing them to be present in the House till Tuesday. The first part of the Budget Session began on 28th January and continued till 13th of February. During the first phase, the discussion took place on the Motion of Thanks to the President’s Address and the Union Budget for 2026-27.

Lok Sabha opens with obituaries for Meghalaya MP Ricky Andrew J Syngkon, Kumari Sushila Tririya, Devi Bux Singh, Purnmasi Ram and KP Unnikrishnan. Rajya Sabha honors Mukul Roy, Janardhan Waghmare, and HK Dua, then sees Nityanand Rai table Manipur President's Rule revocation (imposed Feb 4, 2025; lifted Feb 13 under Article 356), plus Environment Ministry discussion.

Lok Sabha faces a Congress-led resolution to oust Speaker Om Birla, moved by MPs Mohamed Jawed, K Suresh and Mallu Ravi with 118 signatures alleging partisanship after Rahul Gandhi's speech was blocked. If admitted, Birla vacates the chair for members' seats; Jairam Ramesh slams the government's West Asia plan as insufficient without questions.

Parliament's Budget Session second phase launches on March 9, running until April 2 across 30 sittings in 65 days since starting January 28 with the President's joint address. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will brief Lok Sabha on the West Asia crisis, sparked by US-Israeli strikes killing Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on February 28 (Saturday), followed by Tehran's base attacks- amid opposition demands for debate over a mere statement.