Kharge Demands Rajya Sabha Debate on India's Energy Security Amid West Asia Conflict

• Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge sought a short-duration discussion in Rajya Sabha on India's energy security.
• Cited the West Asia conflict's impact and recent hikes of Rs 60 for domestic LPG and Rs 115 for commercial gas.
• Highlighted India's 55% crude oil import from the region and the conflict's effect on economic stability.
• Expressed concern for 10 million Indians working in West Asia and the USD 51 billion remittances.
• Opposition protested EAM S Jaishankar's statement, demanding a discussion precede it.