Narendra Modi reviews India's West Asia preparedness

Prime Minister Narendra Modi convened a virtual meeting with chief ministers of Indian states on March 27, 2026, to review their preparedness and plans in response to the ongoing West Asia conflict. This conflict began on February 28 with an attack by the United States and Israel on Iran, followed by Iran's retaliation against its Gulf neighbors and Israel. The meeting, attended by key ministers like Rajnath Singh and Amit Shah, aimed to foster synergy among states in a 'Team India' spirit. Narendra Modi emphasized the need for heightened internal security, including coastal, border, and cyber security, and urged vigilance against elements exploiting the situation through misinformation or black-marketing. He had previously addressed the India — Lok Sabha on March 23, warning that difficult global conditions from the conflict are likely to persist and called for national unity, drawing parallels to the COVID-19 pandemic response. The Cabinet Secretariat will hold separate meetings for poll-bound states.