'We're Moving Into Era Of War': Rahul Gandhi Flags Geopolitical Instability, AI Risk

Last Updated:February 11, 2026, 13:34 IST

Rahul Gandhi in Lok Sabha warns of global instability, citing wars in Gaza, Ukraine, Iran tensions, and calls Indian data the most valuable asset amid US and China rivalry.

Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, on Wednesday highlighted geopolitical instability across the world, from the war in Gaza to Iran tensions, and called Indian data “the single most valuable asset" in a contest between the US and China.

Speaking in the lower house of Parliament during the general discussion on Budget 2026, the Congress leader said the dominance of the United States is being challenged, adding that we are living in a world of energy and financial weaponisation.

“I was looking at the economic survey and two points I found there, solid points, profound points that I liked. First point, that we are living in a world of intensifying geopolitical conflict… The dominance of the United States is being challenged by the Chinese, by the Russians, by other forces. The second thing is that we are living in a world of energy and financial weaponisation. The main thing they are saying here is that we are moving from a world of stability to a world of instability. Prime Minister stated, and NSA stated, shockingly, some time back, that the era of war is over. In fact, we are moving into the era of war. You can see war is there in Ukraine, war was there in Gaza, war is there in the Middle East, threat of war is there in Iran. We had operations in Sindoor. So we are moving into a world of instability," he said.

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