Prime Minister Narendra Modi has convened a high-stakes meeting with the Chief Ministers of all Indian states tomorrow, Friday, to review the nation’s preparedness amid the worsening Iran-Israel conflict. While the Prime Minister aims to align all states under a unified strategy to prevent inflation and fuel shortages, all eyes are currently on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. The big question remains: will she share the virtual stage with the PM tomorrow?

According to sources at Nabanna, the Chief Minister’s schedule is tightly packed with pre-election campaigns for the upcoming 2026 West Bengal Assembly polls. With crucial rallies and administrative tours planned for North Bengal, there is significant speculation that she might choose to skip the meeting or send a senior representative instead. Historically, the relationship between the Centre and the West Bengal government has been marked by protocol disputes, and this meeting comes at a time of peak political tension.

The agenda of the meeting is purely strategic—ensuring that the global supply chain disruptions do not lead to a domestic crisis. PM Modi is expected to emphasize the role of state administrations in curbing black marketing and maintaining law and order. While other opposition Chief Ministers are expected to join the call to discuss these critical issues, Mamata Banerjee’s absence could be interpreted as a political statement. However, given the gravity of the international situation, administrative experts believe a high-level representation from Bengal is a certainty, even if the CM herself is unavailable.