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India Assures Energy Security, Diplomatic Control Amid West Asia Crisis

The Indian government has reassured political parties that the situation arising from the West Asia conflict is under control, with stable energy security and adequate supplies of crude oil and LPG. Officials highlighted proactive diplomatic outreach, noting India is in touch with all sides to keep supply lines active and ensure shipments continue. The government emphasized that citizen safety is the top priority, with evacuation plans in place and embassies actively assisting. The meeting, chaired by the Defence Minister, saw the government assert confidence in weathering the situation through coordinated diplomatic, strategic, and economic efforts.

Key Points: India's Energy Security Stable Amid West Asia Crisis: Centre

  • Energy security stable with adequate crude & LPG
  • Proactive diplomacy with all sides engaged
  • Evacuation plans ready, embassies assisting
  • No panic, supply lines active despite conflict
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Centre assures 'situation under control' amid West Asia crisis, energy security stable: Sources

Centre reassures all-party meet on stable energy supplies, active diplomacy, and citizen safety. No panic despite regional conflict.

"taking everyone on board - Government sources on diplomatic outreach"

New Delhi, March 25

The Central government on Wednesday reassured that despite the ongoing conflict in West Asia, India remains on an equal footing. There is no cause for concern, as the overall situation arising out of the crisis is firmly under control, the Centre informed while briefing political parties at the all-party meet. According to sources, a detailed presentation took place at the all-party meeting by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, followed by remarks from External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, highlighted that energy security remains stable, with adequate availability of crude oil, LPG and other essential supplies, and that India's strong refining capacity will ensure continued supply, including fertilisers, with shipments already arriving. Four have arrived, and more are expected.

Opposition leaders flagged Pakistan's role in the conflict, to which the government replied that such references are not new, recalling its involvement since 1981 during the US-Iran diplomatic breakdown.

It was also pointed out that Iran's reopening of access after five days is a positive development.

The government, as per sources, emphasised its proactive diplomatic outreach, noting that New Delhi is in touch with all sides and "taking everyone on board," while maintaining that ships are coming and supply lines remain active, making this a diplomatic success for the country.

On the safety front, the government stressed that there is no panic; Indian embassies are actively assisting citizens. The Centre said that evacuation plans are in place, with people's safety being the top priority.

Addressing security concerns, including reports of submarine activity near Sri Lanka, it was clarified that had there been any threat to India, it would have been handled decisively.

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi also raised issues concerning Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, with the government noting that as soon as channels reopened, diplomatic outreach was undertaken.

The government said that despite uncertainties around the continuation of the conflict, India is prepared, engaged at all levels, prioritising its people, and confident of weathering the situation through coordinated diplomatic, strategic and economic efforts.

The meeting, chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, was attended by several senior opposition leaders.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman were also among those present at the meeting.

Congress leaders Mukul Wasnik and Tariq Anwar, Samajwadi Party leaders Dharmendra Yadav, and Javed Ali, CPI(M)'s John Brittas, LJP's Arun Bharti, DMK leader P Wilson and AAP's Sanjay Singh were among those present.

JD(U) was represented by Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh and the party's working president, Sanjay Jha.

No leader from the Trinamool Congress attended the meeting. TMC MP Saugata Roy said the entire fight is ongoing with the BJP. "What meeting will we hold with them?" he asked.

The conflict between Israel-US and Iran began on February 28.

- ANI

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Priya S
While the reassurances are welcome, I hope the evacuation plans for our citizens in the region are robust and ready to be executed at a moment's notice. Safety should be the absolute top priority, no compromises.
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Rohit P
The diplomatic outreach to "take everyone on board" is the right approach. We have good relations with both the Gulf nations and Israel. This balanced stance is crucial for India's interests. Smart move by MEA.
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Sarah B
It's concerning that TMC chose not to attend. In times of external crisis, shouldn't politics be set aside for a unified national briefing? This isn't about BJP, it's about India.
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Aman W
The mention of submarine activity near Sri Lanka is a bit worrying. Glad the government clarified it, but we must remain vigilant. Our navy is strong, but the Indian Ocean region is getting crowded with foreign powers.
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Kavya N
Positive that Iran reopened access. A lot of our trade and energy supplies transit through that region. Hope the diplomatic channels stay open and the situation de-escalates soon. Fingers crossed. 🤞
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Michael C
The government's confidence is reassuring, but I respectfully disagree that there's "no cause for concern." Global conflicts have ripple effects. We should be cautiously optimistic and

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