PM Modi to Meet CMs on Iran War Preparedness, Energy Needs

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with chief ministers via video conferencing on Friday evening (March 27).
• The meeting will review preparedness and plans regarding energy needs of all states and Union territories amid the West Asia conflict.
• This follows an all-party meeting where the Centre briefed leaders on developments and the looming energy crisis due to the Strait of Hormuz blockade.
• Defence Minister Rajnath Singh chaired the all-party meeting, with key ministers like Amit Shah, S Jaishankar, and Hardeep Singh Puri present.
• Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri presented on the situation, while Puri detailed India's energy preparedness and Jaishankar outlined India's balanced diplomatic approach.