Enough energy security, more ships on the way-Govt told to leaders in all party meeting
The central government on March 25 held an all-party meeting to discuss the ongoing West Asia crisis. The meeting took place inside the Parliament building and brought together leaders from across political parties to review the situation. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh chaired the meeting, while External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, along with senior officials, briefed leaders on the latest developments and India’s preparedness.
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.
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.
During the meeting, the government delivered a clear and reassuring message, stating that the overall situation remains under control and there is no need for panic. It emphasised that India is handling the developments with caution and confidence.
A detailed presentation by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, followed by remarks from Jaishankar and Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, highlighted that energy security is stable.
Officials informed that there is sufficient availability of crude oil, LPG, and other essential supplies. India’s refining capacity is strong, ensuring that fuel and fertiliser supplies continue without disruption. Several shipments have already arrived, and more are expected in the coming days.
The government also underlined its active diplomatic engagement with all sides involved in the conflict. It said India is maintaining communication with multiple countries and taking everyone on board to safeguard its interests.
Officials described the continued flow of ships and supplies as a positive sign and called it a diplomatic success. The reopening of access by Iran after a brief pause was also seen as an encouraging development. (UPDATED ON 25TH MARCH 2026)
