Centre calls all-party meet to discuss Afghanistan crisis

The government has called an all-party meeting on Thursday to discuss the crisis in Afghanistan. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asked the foreign ministry to brief floor leaders of political parties on developments in the war-torn country, foreign minister S Jaishankar has said. India is evacuating Indian citizens stranded in Afghanistan and has been allowed to operate two flights per day from Kabul. India has assured that it would also extend help to Hindus and Sikhs, as well as its friends in Afghanistan who need help. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said in a tweet.

In view of developments in Afghanistan, PM @narendramodi has instructed that MEA brief Floor Leaders of political parties.

Minister of Parliamentary Affairs @JoshiPralhad will be intimating further details.

— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) August 23, 2021

Union minster Pralhad Joshi tweeted that the briefing will be held at 11 am on August 26. The foreign ministry has said the government is committed to their safe return, adding that the main challenge is the operational status of the Kabul airport.