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Amit Shah Chairs All-Party Meet on West Asia Crisis: Key Briefing Today

Home Minister Amit Shah will chair an all-party meeting to brief political leaders on the escalating crisis in West Asia and its implications for India. The meeting follows Prime Minister Narendra Modi's characterization of the situation as an "unprecedented crisis" in Parliament. Opposition leaders, including Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi, have criticized the format, calling for a full parliamentary debate instead. The conflict, now in its fourth week, is disrupting vital maritime trade and energy markets, prompting high-level government consultations.

Key Points: Amit Shah Chairs All-Party Meeting on West Asia Conflict

  • Shah to chair key briefing
  • Focus on economic, security fallout
  • Opposition sought full debate
  • Conflict disrupts trade routes
  • High-level security review held
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HM Amit Shah to chair all-party meeting on West Asia conflict

Home Minister Amit Shah to brief opposition leaders on West Asia crisis. Meeting follows PM Modi's "unprecedented crisis" remark. Key ministers to attend.

"unprecedented crisis with potentially long-lasting consequences - Prime Minister Narendra Modi"

New Delhi, March 25

Home Minister Amit Shah will chair the all-party meeting on Wednesday evening to brief political leaders on the evolving crisis in West Asia, amid rising concerns over its economic and security implications for India.

Five to six ministers, including External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar, will attend the meeting on behalf of the government.

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri will provide a briefing on the latest situation in West Asia during the meeting.

The meeting is scheduled for 5 p.m. inside the Parliament complex.

The initiative follows statements made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in both Houses of Parliament, where he described the situation as an "unprecedented crisis" with potentially long-lasting consequences.

The conflict in West Asia has now entered its fourth week, disrupting key maritime trade routes, particularly through the Strait of Hormuz. The tensions have contributed to volatility in global energy markets and raised concerns over supply chains and inflation, prompting the government to step up consultations with political stakeholders.

Opposition parties, including the Congress, have been pressing the government for a detailed discussion in Parliament on the issue. In the Rajya Sabha, Leader of the Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge criticised the government's decision to opt for a briefing instead of a full debate, arguing that the gravity of the situation warranted a comprehensive discussion in the House.

Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, also attacked the government, alleging that India's foreign policy has become "compromised" and driven by personal considerations rather than national interest. While welcoming the move to hold an all-party meeting, Gandhi stated that he would be unable to attend due to a prior engagement in Kerala.

The all-party meeting comes a day after Rajnath Singh chaired a high-level security review attended by Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, the three service chiefs, and senior officials, including DRDO Chairman Dr Samir Kamat, to assess the evolving regional situation.

With geopolitical tensions escalating and their global fallout becoming more pronounced, the meeting is expected to serve as a key platform for the government to brief opposition leaders and seek broader political consensus on India's approach to the crisis.

- IANS

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Priya S
Good to see all-party consultation, but Kharge ji has a point. A full debate in Parliament would have been more transparent and allowed for deeper scrutiny. National security shouldn't be limited to closed-door briefings.
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Rohit P
The impact on petrol and diesel prices is my biggest worry. Already feeling the pinch. Hope the government has a solid plan to shield the common man from inflation caused by this. Jai Shri Ram.
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Sarah B
As an expat in India, it's impressive to see the government proactively engaging all stakeholders on a complex global issue. Stability in West Asia is crucial for the world. Hope India can play a constructive role.
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Vikram M
EAM Jaishankar's presence is reassuring. Our foreign policy has been pragmatic so far. We must balance our relations with all sides in the region while protecting our core interests - energy security and the safety of Indian diaspora.
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Kavya N
My brother works on a ship that passes through the Strait of Hormuz. The family is very tense. Please, our leaders, whatever you decide, keep the safety of our people at the forefront. 🙏

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