New Delhi [India], March 23 : Samajwadi Party (SP) MP Ramgopal Yadav on Monday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to "take advantage" of his friendship with Israeli PM and US President to stop the ongoing 'war' in West Asia.
Speaking to reporters after pM Modi's address in the Lok Sabha, the SP MP said that the country's economy has been adversely affected and PM Modi must use his friendly relations with Israel, US, and Iran to stop this war as it has brought the entire world to the verge of destruction.
"The economy of our and various other countries has been affected adversely. The Prime Minister must take advantage of his friendship with Israeli PM and US President as well as our age-old relations with Iran and try to stop this war, because it has brought the entire world to the verge of destruction..." said Yadav.
Meanwhile, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, criticised PM Modi for not naming the US in his speech in Lok Sabha over the West Asia situation today, adding that he is "100% under the control" of President Donald Trump.
While addressing the Adivasi Adhikar Samvidhan Sammelan in Vadodara, the Congress MP stated that PM Modi cannot debate in the parliament because he is compromised.
"I've heard that the Prime Minister gave a 25-minute speech. But I guarantee he cannot participate in a debate in Parliament because he is compromised. Narendra Modi spoke for 25 minutes but did not say a single word against America. Narendra Modi is 100% under the control of Trump," the Prime Minister.
Congress MP Pramod Tiwari also slammed PM Modi's statement in Lok Sabha, alleging key concerns were overlooked.
Speaking to ANI, Tiwari said, "He forgot to mention gas...There are long queues for LPG cylinders. The government had no preparation at all... You didn't even say two words on the death of Iran's Supreme Leader; this will have far-reaching consequences for the country... Think about the interests of the nation, not the BJP's."
Earlier, addressing the Lok Sabha, PM Modi highlighted that the conflict involving the US, Israel and Iran has entered its fourth week and continues to impact global markets and livelihoods. He stressed that India faces "unprecedented challenges" due to the crisis, including disruptions in trade routes and energy supplies, given the country's dependence on West Asia for crude oil and gas.
"The situation in West Asia is worrisome. This conflict has been going on for more than three weeks. It has a severe impact on the global economy and the lives of the people, and that is why the world is urging all sides for an early resolution to this conflict," PM Modi said.