Modi chairs security review meeting in Delhi amid West Asia tensions
The Facts
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a Cabinet Committee on Security meeting in New Delhi on Saturday.
- The CCS meeting was held to review measures taken by various ministries and departments amid tensions linked to West Asia.
- Modi was also scheduled to chair or address meetings of the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs and the Union Cabinet later the same day.
- This was the second CCS meeting chaired by Modi in less than a month on the West Asia situation.
- At the earlier April 1 CCS meeting, officials reviewed steps to ensure supplies of petroleum products, including LNG and LPG, and adequate power availability.
- At the earlier review, Modi also assessed the availability of critical needs for the public and discussed fertiliser availability.
Context
Why was the CCS meeting convened?
According to multiple reports, the meeting was called to review actions taken by ministries and departments as India assesses the impact of ongoing West Asia tensions on national preparedness and essential supplies Asian News Internat…,Statesman,Asianet News Networ….
What had happened at the previous CCS meeting on April 1?
At the April 1 meeting, the Cabinet Secretary briefed Modi on steps to maintain supplies of petroleum products such as LNG and LPG and ensure sufficient power availability, while Modi also reviewed critical needs for the public and fertiliser availability Economic Times,Republic World,newKerala.com.
What other meetings were planned for the same day?
Reports said Modi was also set to preside over or address the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs and a full Cabinet meeting at Parliament later on Saturday Asian News Internat…,Statesman,Asianet News Networ….
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