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The central government called an all-party meeting on Wednesday to discuss the growing crisis in West Asia. The move comes amid reports of volatile market conditions due to the LPG crisis and tensions in the sector.Opposition leaders are attacking the government’s handling of the situation and putting pressure on it to call an all-party meeting as soon as possible. On Tuesday, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticized the government’s handling of the ongoing conflict in West Asia.Meanwhile, CPI(M) MP in Rajya Sabha John Brittas cited a 2003 parliamentary resolution condemning the Iraq war and urged the government to take a similar stance on Iran. Congress MP Vijay Vasant also moved an adjournment motion in the Lok Sabha over the shortage of LPG cylinders and alleged irregularities in pricing.Prime Minister Narendra Modi Spoke in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday on India’s energy security and the wider impact of the West Asia conflict.PM Modi said, “About 1 crore Indians live and work in the Gulf countries. Protecting their lives and livelihoods is a matter of great concern for India. Many ships are stranded in the Strait of Hormuz. A large number of Indian crew members are stranded on those ships. This is also a cause of great concern for India. In such a difficult situation, it is important that the Upper House of India raises the united voice of peace and dialogue.”Meanwhile, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday chaired a review meeting with top military officials, including CDS General Anil Chauhan, Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh and DRDO Chairman Sameer Kamat, to assess India’s defense preparedness amid global and regional security challenges.