Centre Called for an All-Party Meeting on West Asia Crisis

To address the ongoing West Asia Crisis, the Central Government called an all-party meeting in the Nation’s capital on Wednesday. The government answered the opposition’s questions and talked about the effects of the ongoing conflict during the meeting.

Union minister Kiren Rijiju stated that the opposition parties have promised the government their support for any actions it takes in accordance with the current circumstances during the all-party meeting.

The government was represented by all of the Union Ministers on the Cabinet Committee on Security, including Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Home Minister Amit Shah, and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. All parties, with the exception of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), attended the meeting. The meeting also included Health Minister JP Nadda and Rijiju.

Key Highlights of the All-Party Meeting on West Asia Crisis

The all-party meeting took place inside the Parliament building at approximately 5 p.m., according to the office of Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju

Rahul Gandhi, the LoP in the Lok Sabha, informed reporters at the Parliament House Complex that he won’t be able to attend because he has a program in Kerala scheduled. However, later we got to know he couldn’t physically attend that because of his family issues.

The all-party meeting follows the Prime Minister’s parliament speeches on Monday and Tuesday. During it, he urged citizens to “be prepared for every challenge.”

The Centre briefed political leaders on the changing West Asian Situation. Briefed with a focus on energy security, diplomacy, and the safety of Indians abroad.

According to the leaders present, the Government maintained that there is no immediate shortage of oil, gas, or LPG. They highlighted that domestic gas production has increased significantly and supplies remain stable. It also assured parties that adequate stock is available.

Modi said the government has established seven empowered groups to evolve strategies on fuel, supply chains, and fertilizers, among other things, and to mitigate the impact of the Iran-Israel-US conflict.

The Centre referred to India’s ability to send ships through the Strait of Hormuz as a “diplomatic win.” They pointed out that while several countries are experiencing interruptions, Indian vessels have managed to sail through. Statements according to people familiar with the meeting’s contents.