New Delhi

The Centre on Wednesday assured political parties that India remains on stable footing despite the ongoing conflict in West Asia, stating that there is “no cause for concern” and the overall situation is firmly under control.

The assurance came during an all-party meeting chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, where the government briefed leaders on the implications of the conflict involving Iran, Israel, and the United States.

According to sources, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri delivered a detailed presentation outlining India’s preparedness and response strategy. This was followed by remarks from External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri.

The government emphasized that India’s energy security remains stable, with sufficient availability of crude oil, LPG, and other essential supplies. Officials highlighted that the country’s strong refining capacity is ensuring uninterrupted supply, including critical commodities like fertilisers. Several shipments have already arrived, and more are expected in the coming days.

Leaders were also informed that India’s supply chains remain active, with ships continuing to arrive despite disruptions in the region. The government described its diplomatic outreach as proactive, noting that New Delhi is in contact with all stakeholders and is “taking everyone on board” to safeguard national interests.

Opposition leaders raised concerns about Pakistan’s possible role in the conflict. In response, the government noted that such involvement is not unprecedented, recalling historical instances dating back to the 1980s during earlier US-Iran tensions.

The reopening of certain access routes by Iran after five days was described as a positive development, indicating some easing of immediate logistical constraints.

On the safety of Indian citizens, the Centre stressed that there is no panic situation. Indian embassies across the region are actively assisting nationals, and contingency evacuation plans are in place if required. The government reiterated that the safety of Indian citizens remains its top priority.

Addressing security concerns closer to home, including reports of submarine activity near Sri Lanka, officials clarified that there was no immediate threat to India and assured that any such risk would be dealt with decisively.

During the meeting, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi raised issues related to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. The government responded by stating that diplomatic engagement was initiated promptly once communication channels reopened.

Senior leaders from across the political spectrum attended the meeting, including Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. Representatives from Congress, Samajwadi Party, CPI(M), DMK, AAP, and JD(U) also participated.

However, the Trinamool Congress did not attend the meeting. Party MP Saugata Roy cited ongoing political differences with the BJP as the reason for the absence.

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Despite uncertainties surrounding the duration of the conflict, the government expressed confidence that India is well-prepared to navigate the situation through coordinated diplomatic, strategic, and economic efforts.