Modi Addresses West Asia Crisis Amid Parliament Student Protests

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting at his Parliament office on July 30, 2026, with senior officials and cabinet ministers to address the crisis in West Asia. The discussions focused on the impact of the United States' war on Iran and the resulting shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz on India's energy security. National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Home Minister Amit Shah participated in the session.

Simultaneously, the Rajya Sabha began deliberations on the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, introduced by Minister of State Jitendra Singh. These legislative proceedings occurred amid significant political volatility within the Parliament complex.

Opposition parties, led by Rahul Gandhi, staged protests demanding an independent investigation into police actions during a July 20 student demonstration at Jantar Mantar. Gandhi called for the creation of a Supreme Court-monitored high-powered committee to probe the alleged brutalities against the students.