Last Updated on March 26, 2026 1:29 am by INDIAN AWAAZ
A AKHTER / New Delhi:
PROMINENT political parties have expressed broad support for the government’s approach to the escalating crisis in West Asia, with Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju stating that opposition leaders assured cooperation on any measures taken to safeguard national interests.
Speaking to the media after an all-party meeting held at the Parliament House complex in New Delhi, Wednesday Rijiju said the discussion was constructive and that the government addressed all concerns raised by opposition representatives. He also thanked leaders from across the political spectrum for participating in the meeting and contributing to the deliberations.
The meeting was chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and attended by several senior ministers, including Home Minister Amit Shah, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, and Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri. Leaders from various political parties also took part, including Sanjay Jha, Rajiv Ranjan Singh, Congress leaders Mukul Wasnik and Tariq Anwar, CPI(M) MP John Brittas, and Samajwadi Party MP Dharmendra Yadav, among others.
The meeting was convened against the backdrop of intensifying tensions in West Asia, which have disrupted key maritime trade routes and raised concerns over the safety of Indian nationals living and working in Gulf countries.
The discussions followed a statement by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Parliament on the evolving situation. The Prime Minister informed lawmakers that the government has formed seven empowered groups to prepare strategies aimed at minimising the impact of the ongoing Iran–Israel–US conflict. These groups will focus on crucial sectors such as fuel supplies, supply chains, fertilisers and other essential areas to ensure economic stability and safeguard national interests.
Officials said the government is closely monitoring developments in the region and coordinating across ministries to respond effectively to any potential fallout from the crisis.