The second half of the Budget Session began with opposition MPs raising slogans and displaying placards over rising oil prices and Indians stranded in the region while External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar briefed the House. Repeated adjournments followed as opposition members demanded a discussion on the Middle East crisis.

With the government unwilling to allow a debate, proceedings remained stalled and the Lok Sabha was adjourned for the day at 3 pm.

Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi said the war in West Asia could severely affect India's economy. He cited the volatile stock market and rising oil prices, urging the government to allow a discussion on the issue. "These are matters of public concern. The Speaker issue can be discussed later," he said.

The government hit back, with Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal calling Gandhi a "failed" LoP and BJP MP Anurag Thakur accusing the opposition of backing out of a debate after moving a no-confidence motion against the Speaker.

Opposition sources said the shift in strategy followed a meeting attended by Rahul Gandhi and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav. The focus turned to the Iran conflict, now in its ninth day, which has reportedly killed over 1,200 people.

Rising tensions have pushed global oil prices past $100 per barrel after Israeli strikes on Iranian oil facilities. Concerns over supplies through the Strait of Hormuz, a key global energy route, have triggered fears of fuel shortages in India.

The Centre has said India has adequate petroleum reserves and is exploring increased purchases of Russian crude. Meanwhile, over 52,000 Indians have been evacuated from the region since March 1, though many remain stranded.

Sources indicated that the opposition may return to the motion against Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday, with Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju expected to initiate the debate and Home Minister Amit Shah likely to respond.