All-party meeting highlights: Govt says more Indian ships to cross Hormuz, diaspora's security remains priority

All-party meeting LIVE updates: AAP MP Sanjay Singh on Wednesday shared details of the discussions at the all-party meeting on the West Asia situation, saying the government maintained there is no immediate crisis of fuel supplies.

“See, the government is saying that there is no crisis of oil and gas, the minister said that if there is such issue regarding the gas, people should complain, and that they would act against it. Secondly they said that LPG is being produced 60 per cent domestically,” Singh said.

“We asked what was the need to visit Israel two days prior, many asked when we had a friendly relations with Iran, what was the need to make the relation acerbic, the government knew that 70 per cent of the energy needs are fulfilled by supplies from Strait of Hormuz, then what was the need to become a party, they answered, he said.

All-party meeting LIVE updates: Union parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju said most political parties attended the all-party meeting, with the Trinamool Congress (TMC) being the only major absentee.

“In a way, I also saw a sense of solidarity from all opposition parties,” he added.

All-party meeting LIVE updates: BJP MP Brij Lal said, “It is unfortunate that our opposition parties repeatedly said that an all-party meeting should be held, there should be a discussion on our foreign policy, but when the meeting took place, the opposition leader in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, and the TMC leader did not attend.”

"These are the parties that only create fake narratives in the media; this is not appropriate for democracy," he said while speaking to ANI.

All-party meeting LIVE updates: After all-party meet on West Asia situation, Senior Congress leader Tariq Anwar said that the meeting was ‘unsatisfactory’

“An attempt was made to seek clarification from the government, but the meeting was unsatisfactory. It has been our longstanding demand that this issue be debated in both Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha under Rules 193 and 170. Only then will people feel satisfied,” he added.

"The government says it (we do not want war), but what difference does merely saying that make? The reality is that a conflict is already underway. Pakistan, which is smaller than us and weaker in every respect, is today acting as a mediator and playing that role, while we remain silent spectators."

All-party meeting LIVE updates: All-party meeting LIVE updates: BJD MP Sasmit Patra on Wednesday outlined what transpired during the all-party meeting on the West Asia crisis, saying the government’s briefing centred on energy security, the evolving conflict, and India’s geopolitical position.

“The primary briefing was about the energy situation, the conflict as it exists and what has been the context of it. And where is it, where is India in this entire context? How is India prepared, especially with relating to energy crisis and whether there is an energy crisis?” Patra said, reported ANI.

He added that the discussion also focused on India’s position on the global stage and its diplomatic outreach.

All-party meeting LIVE updates: BJP MP Sanjay Jaiswal slammed TMC MPs and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi for not attending the all-party meeting. Talking to reporters after the key meet, he said, “The job of Congress, DMK, and TMC is only to raise issues. They do not want to solve those issues."

"Whatever happened regarding the Middle East and LPG is in front of everyone in the Lok Sabha. When the government was putting forth all matters in the all-party meeting, Rahul Gandhi and the TMC people were not present there.”

All-party meeting LIVE updates: The government has termed the successful movement of Indian vessels through the Strait of Hormuz a “diplomatic win”.

“Because while most of the countries are blocked, India has been able to do that,” a leader present at the all-party meeting said on condition of anonymity.

All-party meeting LIVE updates: The government informed leaders at the all-party meeting that domestic gas production has significantly increased, rising from 28% at the start of the conflict to 60% now, people familiar with the details of the meeting told HT.

All-party meeting LIVE updates: The government informed leaders at the all-party meeting on the West Asia crisis that more India-bound ships are expected to pass through the Strait of Hormuz soon, a leader present in the meeting told HT on condition of anonymity.

(With inputs from Saubhadra Chatterji)

The government has emphasised that the safety of Indians remains its top priority amid the West Asia crisis, with a leader present in the all-party meeting saying the diaspora is a key concern.

“Our people are the primary objective and the diaspora is our priority concerns,” a leader inside the meeting said on condition of anonymity.

(With inputs from Saubhadra Chatterji)

All-party meeting LIVE updates: Sharing details of the all-party meeting, BJP MP Manan Kumar Mishra said, "The purpose of calling the meeting was to clarify the situation, that is, what exactly is going to happen and what is happening. It has been made clear what the situation of the country is... The government is concerned about how to deal with this situation..."

All-party meeting LIVE updates: Foreign minister S Jaishankar is currently responding the the questions raised by Opposition leaders as the key all-party meeting is underway.

(With inputs from Saubhadra Chatterji)

All-party meeting LIVE updates: The all-party meeting on the West Asia crisis, chaired by defence minister Rajnath Singh, is underway in Parliament with senior ministers and leaders from across the political spectrum in attendance.

Key ministers present

Among those present are Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, and Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri.

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri is also part of the meeting and is expected to brief leaders.

Opposition and regional leaders attend

Leaders from multiple parties have joined the discussions, including Sasmit Patra (BJD), Rajiv Ranjan Singh, Mukul Wasnik, Tariq Anwar, Dharmendra Yadav (SP), and John Brittas (CPI(M)).

All-party meeting LIVE updates: From the ministery of External affairs, foreign secretary Vikram Misri is likely to make a presentation before the participants, reported news agency PTI.

All-party meeting LIVE updates: The all-party meeting on the West Asia crisis has begun at Parliament, chaired by defence minister Rajnath Singh.

Union home minister Amit Shah, parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, external affairs minister Jaishankar, petroleum minister Hardeep Singh Puri and foreign secretary Vikram Misri are present at the meeting.

Leaders from various political parties have also arrived, including Sasmit Patra (BJD), Rajiv Ranjan Singh, Mukul Wasnik, Tariq Anwar, Dharmendra Yadav (SP), and John Brittas (CPI(M)).

The meeting is expected to focus on the evolving situation in West Asia and India’s response.

All-party meeting LIVE updates: Key all party meet on the West Asia conflict has begun.

All-party meeting LIVE updates: BJP MP Shashank Mani on the all-party meeting over the West Asia crisis called for a united response, echoing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal for collective effort.

“The opposition should work responsibly. Prime Minister Modi has said that everyone's efforts are needed in this. This disaster is not of our making but has come from outside. So we should work together on this,” Mani said.

He also took a swipe at opposition parties, calling it “very sad” that the TMC has called for a walkout. “It is very sad that TMC has called for a walkout. Rahul Gandhi is going to Kerala, so his absence will send a wrong message to the entire country."

All-party meeting LIVE updates: BJP MP Manan Kumar Mishra on Wednesday criticised Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi over his remarks on the West Asia conflict.

“No sensible LoP would talk like this. The entire world is passing through a phase of crisis, so this is the time to strengthen the hands of India, the government, and Prime Minister Modi...” Mishra said while speaking to ANI.

Backing Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the BJP leader said, “PM Modi is committed to establishing peace all over the world and in such a situation, the LoP and all the opposition parties should support the government."

All-party meeting LIVE updates: AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi will attend the all-party meeting convened by the Centre to discuss the ongoing West Asia crisis.

All-party meeting LIVE updates: TMC MP Saugata Roy on the all-party meeting called by the Centre on the West Asia crisis dismissed the exercise and said he would not attend.

“The entire fight is ongoing with the BJP, what meeting will we hold with them?...” Roy said when asked about the meeting, reported ANI.

All-party meeting LIVE updates: As the all-party meeting is about to convene shortly, JDU's Rajiv Ranjan Singh, JDU's Sanjay jha, Congress leader Tariq Anwar and Mukul Wasnik, petroleum minister Hardeep Puri arrives for the meeting.

(With inputs from Saubhadra Chatterji)

All-party meeting LIVE updates: External affairs minister S Jaishankar and foreign secretary Vikram Misri have arrived for the all-party meeting convened by the Centre to discuss the escalating West Asia crisis.

The meeting is expected to see detailed briefings by top officials.

All-party meeting LIVE updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday urged a coordinated response from the Centre and states to deal with the challenges arising from the ongoing West Asia conflict, calling the situation a “major test” for the country.

Highlighting the domestic impact of the crisis, Modi stressed that state governments will play a key role in mitigating its effects.

“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,” he said.

The Prime Minister underlined that vulnerable sections would be the most affected and called for timely delivery of welfare measures.

“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,” he added.

All-party meeting LIVE updates: The Centre will hold an all-party meeting on the West Asia crisis at 5 pm today, with defence minister Rajnath Singh set to chair the discussions.

According to sources cited by news agency ANI, union home minister Amit Shah, external affairs minister S Jaishankar, along with union ministers JP Nadda and Kiren Rijiju, will also be present at the meeting.

Foreign secretary Vikram Misri and the petroleum secretary will brief representatives of all political parties on the evolving situation and India’s preparedness.