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Rajnath Singh Chairs All-Party Meet on West Asia Crisis Today at 5 PM

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will chair an all-party meeting to discuss the escalating West Asia crisis, with key ministers in attendance. The conflict, now in its fourth week, began after the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader and has disrupted vital trade routes like the Strait of Hormuz. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has addressed the Rajya Sabha, calling the situation a major test for the nation and urging combined efforts from the Centre and states. He specifically emphasized ensuring welfare schemes reach the poor and migrant workers affected by the global instability.

Key Points: All-Party Meeting on West Asia Crisis: Key Details

  • Meeting to discuss West Asia crisis
  • PM Modi calls for Centre-State cooperation
  • Conflict disrupts trade and energy
  • Safety of Indians in Gulf a concern
  • Iran retaliated after Khamenei's killing
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Rajnath Singh to chair all-party meeting on West Asia crisis at 5 PM today

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh chairs a crucial all-party meeting on the West Asia conflict. PM Modi calls for national unity.

"In the coming times, this crisis will be a major test for our country - Prime Minister Narendra Modi"

New Delhi, March 25

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will chair an all-party meeting at 5 PM on Wednesday to discuss the West Asia crisis. Home Minister Amit Shah, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, and several other ministers will also attend the meeting.

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

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.

A day earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also called for combined efforts of the Centre and state governments to tackle the challenges posed against the nation amid the conflict in West Asia.

PM Modi addressed the Rajya Sabha and called for a united voice promoting peace and dialogue globally, as the ongoing West Asia conflict disrupts trade, energy supplies, and affects the safety of millions of Indians in the Gulf.

Calling the coming time a "major test" for the country, PM Modi sought cooperation from state governments and asked them to implement the PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana.

Addressing the Upper House of the Parliament, he said, "In the coming times, this crisis will be a major test for our country, and the cooperation of states will be crucial for success. Therefore, through this House, I would like to make a few requests to all state governments. In times of crisis, the poor, workers, and migrant companions are most affected. Therefore, it must be ensured that the benefits of the PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana reach them on time. Proactive steps should be taken to ease the difficulties of migrant workers wherever they are employed."

- ANI

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Priya S
Good to see an all-party meeting. Foreign policy, especially during a crisis, should be above politics. Hope they focus on protecting our energy supplies and bringing down fuel prices.
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Rohit P
PM Modi is right about the Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana. Global instability hits the poor hardest. Ensuring food security for our most vulnerable is the first step in any crisis management.
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Sarah B
While the focus on Indians abroad is crucial, I hope the discussion also covers India's diplomatic stance. We have good relations with both the Gulf nations and Israel. Walking this tightrope needs skillful diplomacy.
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Vikram M
The Strait of Hormuz disruption is a massive worry. It will directly impact petrol and diesel prices here. The government needs to proactively increase reserves and look for alternative supply routes. The common man's budget is already stretched.
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Karthik V
Respectfully, an all-party meeting is good optics, but real action is needed. We've seen crises before. I hope this leads to a concrete, transparent plan communicated to the public, not just statements about unity.
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Meera T
My cousin works in Dubai. The anxiety in our family is real. Thank you, Modi ji, for highlighting migrant workers. State governments must coordinate with the centre to support families here whose breadwinners are stuck there.

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