Modi Tells Trump West Asia War Must End Soon; Govt Calls Pakistan ‘Dalaal’ at All-Party Meet

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has conveyed to Donald Trump that the ongoing West Asia conflict must end soon, warning that the war is hurting all sides, the government informed Opposition leaders during an all-party meeting on Wednesday.
At the meeting, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar reportedly described Pakistan as a “dalaal” (broker) nation in the context of its alleged mediation efforts in the crisis. He said there was “nothing new” in such a role, adding that Pakistan had historically been “used” by the United States since 1981. “We are not a dalaal nation,” Jaishankar told attendees.
The meeting, held in the Parliament complex, focused on the escalating situation in West Asia involving Iran, Israel and the United States. The government asserted that India has not remained silent and is actively engaging diplomatically, while prioritising the safety of Indians in the Gulf region and securing energy supplies.
Officials told leaders that India currently has sufficient crude oil stocks, with diversified sourcing from 41 countries and advance orders already in place. The government also highlighted that several India-bound ships carrying petroleum products have successfully crossed the Strait of Hormuz, though some vessels remain stranded in the region.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Home Minister Amit Shah, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri were among the key members present. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri briefed the gathering.
However, Opposition leaders termed the government’s responses “unsatisfactory” and demanded a detailed discussion in both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha. Congress leader Tariq Anwar criticised the government, saying India appeared to be a “mute spectator” while Pakistan was attempting mediation.
Despite the sharp exchanges, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said the government provided comprehensive answers and noted that Opposition parties expressed support for national decisions in the interest of the country during the crisis.
The meeting underscores the growing geopolitical and economic concerns for India amid the intensifying West Asia conflict, with diplomacy, energy security and diaspora safety emerging as key priorities.