New Delhi: The Union Government has convened an all-party meeting on Wednesday evening, March 25, 2026, to discuss the rapidly escalating conflict in West Asia and its mounting impact on India’s domestic economy. The meeting follows intense pressure from Opposition parties, led by the Congress, who have demanded a formal parliamentary deliberation on the crisis. In the absence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the session is expected to be chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge will lead the Opposition delegation, as Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi is currently on a campaign tour in Kerala ahead of next month’s Assembly elections.
The primary focus of the meeting will be the burgeoning energy crisis, specifically the nationwide shortage of cooking gas (LPG) triggered by maritime disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. Earlier today, Prime Minister Modi informed the Rajya Sabha that the government has established seven empowered groups to formulate strategic responses concerning fuel supplies, global supply chains, and fertilizer availability. This administrative move aims to mitigate the economic fallout from the ongoing military hostilities involving Iran, Israel, and the United States. The Prime Minister had previously warned the Lok Sabha on Monday that these “difficult global conditions” are likely to persist for an extended period, urging national unity similar to the collective effort seen during the COVID-19 pandemic.
However, the political atmosphere remains charged as Rahul Gandhi continues his sharp critique of the government’s handled of the situation. Speaking at a convention in Vadodara, Gandhi alleged that the Prime Minister’s recent addresses were “compromised” because he avoided naming the United States as a primary actor in the conflict. The Congress leader further claimed that the Prime Minister is “100 per cent under the control” of US President Donald Trump, suggesting that India’s foreign policy has become subservient to American interests. As the all-party meeting commences, the government faces the dual challenge of managing a critical resource shortage while defending its diplomatic stance against a vocal Opposition.
