Modi's Strategic Response Amid West Asia Turmoil

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is convening a high-level meeting to discuss the ongoing West Asia conflict and its implications for India's critical needs, including energy, food, and fuel security. The review session, scheduled after Modi's return from Assam election campaigning, involves key cabinet ministers and top officials.

In his monthly radio address, Modi highlighted the 'fierce war' in West Asia as a challenging period that requires national solidarity. He criticized those politicizing the issue and urged citizens to unite in overcoming hardships. Modi assured that the government is proactively managing international supply chain disruptions.

Since the conflict began, Modi has been in talks with world leaders, including from the US, Saudi Arabia, and Iran, to secure solutions and ensure minimal impact on citizens. The conflict has primarily affected energy supplies, following Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial global shipping route.