Kamal Ghorui
NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi will interact with CMs, excluding those from poll-bound states, to review preparedness and plans to deal with the fallout of West Asia conflict, amid concerns over energy supplies.Official sources said the video-conference will focus on synergy among states and UTs in the spirit of “Team India”. However, CMs of Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal, and the UT of Puducherry, will not join due to the Model Code of Conduct. The cabinet secretariat will separately engage their chief secretaries.Since US and Israel went to war against Iran on Feb 28, Modi has emphasised preparedness to tackle adverse outcomes, particularly related to imports of oil and fertilisers, while cautioning against panic and asserting adequate fuel supply. He has addressed the issue in both Houses of Parliament, and govt held an all-party meet to brief the parties.
