Centre Calls All-Party Meet to Discuss West Asia Crisis and Its Impact on India

New Delhi, March 2026 : The Central government will convene an all-party meeting on Wednesday to brief political leaders on the rapidly evolving crisis in West Asia and its potential economic and security implications for India.

The meeting, scheduled at 5 pm within the Parliament complex, will be chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is expected to provide a detailed overview of the situation, including India’s diplomatic position and ongoing engagements.

The initiative follows recent remarks by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in both Houses of Parliament, where he described the situation in West Asia as an “unprecedented crisis” with far-reaching consequences.

Now entering its fourth week, the conflict has significantly disrupted global trade routes, particularly through the strategically crucial Strait of Hormuz. The instability has led to volatility in global energy markets, raising concerns over fuel supply, inflation, and broader economic impacts on countries like India that depend heavily on energy imports.

Amid growing concerns, the government has intensified consultations with political stakeholders to ensure a unified national approach. However, opposition parties have voiced dissatisfaction over the format of the engagement. The Indian National Congress has been demanding a full-fledged debate in Parliament rather than a briefing.

Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, criticised the government’s decision, stating that the seriousness of the crisis warranted a comprehensive parliamentary discussion. In the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi also raised concerns, alleging that India’s foreign policy has become “compromised” and influenced by personal considerations. While he welcomed the all-party meeting, Gandhi indicated that he would be unable to attend due to prior commitments in Kerala.

The meeting comes a day after Rajnath Singh chaired a high-level security review involving Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, the three service chiefs, and senior officials, including DRDO Chairman Dr Samir Kamat. The review focused on assessing the regional situation and its implications for India’s national security.

With geopolitical tensions escalating and their global ripple effects becoming increasingly evident, the all-party meeting is expected to serve as a crucial platform for information-sharing and consensus-building. The government is likely to emphasise preparedness, diplomatic balance, and economic safeguards as it navigates the challenges arising from the West Asia crisis.