Thiruvananthapuram, April 2 Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday that "there is no shortage of fuel or gas in the country," and that India was prepared to deal with any energy crisis resulting from the conflict in West Asia.
Speaking at a Sainik Samman Sammelan in poll-bound Kerala, Singh said that Indian Navy ships were safely escorting the country's tankers through the Strait of Hormuz.
The defence minister further said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was using his diplomatic skills to protect Indian interests in the Gulf region.
"We are closely monitoring the situation in West Asia and are prepared to deal with any situation," he said.
Singh, during his speech, urged everyone to vote for the BJP in the assembly elections, as it was the correct political party to bring changes to the state, as it came with "Modi's guarantees."
"His leadership is like 24-carat gold – it is proven and reliable," he contended.
The elections to the Kerala Assembly, which has 140 seats, will be held on April 9.