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PM Modi must call all-party meet to discuss impact of West Asia conflict: Pawar
Sharad Pawar urged Prime Minister Modi to convene an all-party meeting to discuss the potential long-term economic impact of the West Asia conflict, citing the consequences of Modi's austerity announcements. He called for cross-party participation in decisions of national interest, posting the plea on X. The report also notes Modi's Hyderabad appeal to cut back on consumption and responses from Raj Thackeray and Devendra Fadnavis.
Why It Matters
The request indicates a demand for cross-party consensus on a national issue tied to external conflict and its domestic economic effects, potentially shaping policy responses.
Timeline
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Devendra Fadnavis backs PM Modi amid economy assessment
May 12, 2026
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis supported PM Modi, saying India is doing better than neighboring countries and contrasting domestic fuel pricing with Pakistan’s reported petrol costs.
Raj Thackeray questions austerity appeal amid FIIs outflows
May 12, 2026
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray criticised Modi's austerity appeal and highlighted perceived outflows from foreign institutional investors, stating that around ₹1.5 lakh crore has exited over the past few months and linking markets' reaction to crude prices.
Pawar calls for all-party meeting to discuss West Asia conflict impact
May 12, 2026
Nationalist Congress Party leader Sharad Pawar urged Prime Minister Modi to convene an all-party meeting under Modi's own chairmanship, citing the seriousness of the issue and the need for cross-party consensus on national-interest decisions. He framed Modi's austerity announcements as potentially long-term economic impacts and posted the call on X.
Modi's Hyderabad appeal: citizens urged to cut back on fuel, gold, and edible oil
May 10, 2026
Two days before May 12, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, at an event in Hyderabad, appealed to citizens to cut back on fuel, gold, and edible oil in response to the West Asia conflict.