The government called an all-party meeting today to address concerns over the West Asia crisis. india news
New Delhi: After Prime Minister Narendra Modi made statements in both houses of Parliament on the West Asia conflict, the government on Wednesday called for an all-party meeting on the issue as it seeks to address the points raised by various parties and present a united face on the growing crisis.Senior government officials, including Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, Home Minister Amit Shah and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, are likely to be present in the first such meeting on an issue on which the opposition has criticized the government’s response.In his statements in the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, Modi has emphasized the challenge posed to India by the conflict as energy supplies in the country have been affected due to the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran and the presence of the huge Indian diaspora in the Gulf countries.He has said, “For these reasons, India’s concerns are naturally greater. Therefore, it is imperative that a unanimous and united voice from Parliament reaches the world.”
