Navy escorting tankers via Hormuz, no fuel or gas shortage: Rajnath Singh
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh confirmed the Indian Navy's role in securing oil tanker routes through the Strait of Hormuz and said that India is prepared to tackle any scenario amid the Iran war.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said Indian Navy vessels are escorting and ensuring the safe passage of the country’s oil tankers through the sensitive waters of the Strait of Hormuz, adding that the government is closely monitoring developments in the region.
Speaking at a Sainik Samman Sammelan in poll-bound Kerala, Singh asserted that India is not facing any shortage of fuel or gas and remains well-prepared to handle any potential energy disruptions arising from the ongoing conflict in West Asia.
“We are closely monitoring the situation in West Asia and are prepared to tackle any scenario,” he said.
Singh also highlighted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is actively using his diplomatic skills to safeguard Indian interests in the Gulf region amid the ongoing tensions.
He said the government is closely monitoring developments in West Asia and is ready to respond to any situation that may arise.
During his speech, the defence minister urged voters to support the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the upcoming Kerala assembly elections, describing it as the right party to bring changes to the state.
He referred to the BJP’s promises as “Modiyude guarantees” or Modi’s guarantees, emphasising the Prime Minister’s leadership as reliable and proven. Rajnath Singh described Modi’s leadership as “24-carat gold” and stated that it has been tested and trusted over time.
The Kerala Assembly elections, comprising 140 seats, are scheduled for April 9.
Notably, two more Indian-flagged LPG tankers, carrying a total of 94,000 tonnes of LPG, successfully navigated the conflict-affected Strait of Hormuz on March 30, taking the total number of fuel tankers to 6.
The vessels, BW TYR and BW ELM, are expected to reach Indian ports within the next few days, with BW TYR scheduled to arrive in Mumbai tomorrow and BW ELM heading to New Mangalore, estimated to dock on April 1.
The Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for oil and gas exports from the Gulf, has seen shipping disruptions following US and Israeli strikes on Iran and Tehran’s retaliatory actions.
Last week, Iran allowed “non-hostile vessels” to transit the waterway after prior coordination with Iranian authorities. Earlier, four Indian-flagged LPG tankers had also passed through the strait safely.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said Indian Navy vessels are escorting and ensuring the safe passage of the country’s oil tankers through the sensitive waters of the Strait of Hormuz, adding that the government is closely monitoring developments in the region.
Speaking at a Sainik Samman Sammelan in poll-bound Kerala, Singh asserted that India is not facing any shortage of fuel or gas and remains well-prepared to handle any potential energy disruptions arising from the ongoing conflict in West Asia.
“We are closely monitoring the situation in West Asia and are prepared to tackle any scenario,” he said.
Singh also highlighted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is actively using his diplomatic skills to safeguard Indian interests in the Gulf region amid the ongoing tensions.
He said the government is closely monitoring developments in West Asia and is ready to respond to any situation that may arise.
During his speech, the defence minister urged voters to support the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the upcoming Kerala assembly elections, describing it as the right party to bring changes to the state.
He referred to the BJP’s promises as “Modiyude guarantees” or Modi’s guarantees, emphasising the Prime Minister’s leadership as reliable and proven. Rajnath Singh described Modi’s leadership as “24-carat gold” and stated that it has been tested and trusted over time.
The Kerala Assembly elections, comprising 140 seats, are scheduled for April 9.
Notably, two more Indian-flagged LPG tankers, carrying a total of 94,000 tonnes of LPG, successfully navigated the conflict-affected Strait of Hormuz on March 30, taking the total number of fuel tankers to 6.
The vessels, BW TYR and BW ELM, are expected to reach Indian ports within the next few days, with BW TYR scheduled to arrive in Mumbai tomorrow and BW ELM heading to New Mangalore, estimated to dock on April 1.
The Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for oil and gas exports from the Gulf, has seen shipping disruptions following US and Israeli strikes on Iran and Tehran’s retaliatory actions.
Last week, Iran allowed “non-hostile vessels” to transit the waterway after prior coordination with Iranian authorities. Earlier, four Indian-flagged LPG tankers had also passed through the strait safely.
