Dismissing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s statement on the situation in West Asia as a “master class in braggadocio, cowardice and partisan dialogue”, the Congress on Monday demanded a debate in Parliament on the current conflict so that all parties can air their views on the subject. Parliament expressed concern over the Prime Minister’s reference to the coronavirus response in the context of the current crisis, describing the Government’s performance during the pandemic as “disastrous” and expressing hope that the Government would now be better prepared. member of congress Priyanka Gandhi Vadra Modi did not say anything new in his statement in the Lok Sabha, which could have been issued earlier in any case. “We give notice of the discussion that should happen so we can also respond and all parties can make comments,” she said.Congress spokesperson Jairam Ramesh said the prime minister did not condemn the continued attacks by the United States and Israel on Iran. tnn

