Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Friday interact via video conference with chief ministers of all states, except those going to polls, to review preparedness and response plans amid the ongoing West Asia conflict, sources said. The meeting, first of its kind on the issue, aims to ensure coordinated efforts in the spirit of “Team India.” The conflict began on February 28 following US-Israel strikes on Iran, with Tehran retaliating against Israel and Gulf neighbours. Chief ministers of poll-bound states will not attend due to the Model Code of Conduct.
Friday, May 1, 2026