New Delhi: The Government of India has called for an all-party meeting on March 25 (Wednesday) at 5 PM on the West Asia crisis.Since the start of COVID-19 in early 2020 till March 2026, the BJP-led NDA government has called 3 dedicated crisis related all-party meetings. The current one is the first all-party meeting called in response to this particular international crisis.
Earlier today, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh chaired a meeting to review the situation in West Asia and its effect on India’s defence preparedness with CDS General Anil Chauhan, Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh, General Upendra Dwivedi, Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Chairman Samir Kamat, Defence Ministry said in an official statement.
Rajnath Singh was briefed about the global and regional security scenario, the impact of a possible escalation of the ongoing conflicts on India as well as the challenges and opportunities presented by the current geopolitical situation. The impact of the situation on the supply chain management towards procurement and production of defence equipment, including maintenance and serviceability of existing equipment, was also examined, the statement added.
The ongoing conflict in West Asia has entered its fourth week, disrupting trade routes through the Strait of Hormuz. Tensions escalated following the killing of 86-year-old Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in joint military strikes by the US and Israel on February 28.
In retaliation, Iran targeted Israeli and US assets across several Gulf countries, causing further disruptions to the waterway and impacting international energy markets as well as global economic stability.
The government has so far preferred high-level internal reviews such as the Cabinet Committee on Security meeting chaired by PM Modi on March 22 and the Defence Minister’s meeting today and direct addresses in both Parliament – Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha- to handle the West Asia situation before convening the all-party meeting.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Rajya Sabha today, presenting the Government’s position on the situation arising from the ongoing conflict in West Asia. Noting that the war has precipitated a severe global energy crisis with deeply worrying implications for India, the conflict is disrupting India’s trade routes and affecting the routine supply of essential commodities such as petrol, diesel, gas, and fertilizers.
Many ships from around the world are stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, with a very large number of Indian crew members among them. This is also a major concern for India.
“In such dire circumstances, it is imperative that a united voice of peace and dialogue goes out to the entire world from this Upper House of the Indian Parliament,” affirmed Modi.
One crore Indians living and working in Gulf countries, their safety and livelihoods remain a matter of profound concern. So far 6 Indian nationals have been killed in the region.
The Prime Minister expressed deep sorrow over the loss of Indian lives and injuries sustained due to the attacks, assuring that the Government is working with complete sensitivity during this period of crisis. “All necessary assistance is being extended to the affected families, and the best possible medical treatment is being ensured for the injured,” stated PM Modi.
Before today, PM Modi addressed the Lok Sabha last Monday. Speaking for the first time in Lok Sabha since the war started on February 28, 2026, when the United States and Israel launched joint attacks on Iran, He said “The situation in West Asia is concerning. It has created serious challenges for India in economic, security, and humanitarian areas.
“I have urged all the parties to reduce tensions and end the conflict. India has opposed attacks on civilians, energy, and transport-related infrastructure. Attacks on commercial ships and obstruction in international waterways like the Strait of Hormuz are unacceptable.” He added.
Now that the crisis has lasted for more than three weeks, its adverse impact on the global economy and on people’s lives is evident. The entire world is urging all parties for a swift resolution to this crisis.
“Dialogue and diplomacy are the only solutions to end this war” Modi said.
Apart from addressing the parliament, PM Modi on March 22 chaired a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) to review the situation in the crude oil, gas, petroleum, power, and fertiliser sectors.
Addressing the situation, he said that the conflict remains an evolving one and is impacting countries across the world in various ways. He emphasized that in such circumstances, every possible effort must be made to protect citizens from its adverse effects.
He directed all arms of the government to work in close coordination to ensure minimal inconvenience to the public. The Prime Minister also stressed the need for effective coordination with state governments to prevent black-marketing and hoarding of essential commodities.
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