Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to lead significant meetings today, convening the Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs (CCPA) and the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), in response to the devastating Pahalgam terror attack that resulted in the tragic loss of 26 lives, predominantly tourists.
This session is notable as it represents the first CCPA meeting of its kind since the Pulwama attack in 2019. During this critical gathering, high-priority political and economic strategies are expected to be evaluated, while the CCS will focus on matters of national security, meeting at 11 AM.
Government sources indicate that in a high-level meeting earlier this week at his residence in New Delhi, PM Modi has empowered the Indian Armed Forces by granting them “complete operational freedom” to respond decisively to the recent violence in Pahalgam. In a decisive demonstration of the government’s resolve, measures have been taken to downgrade diplomatic ties with Pakistan, including expelling military attaches, closing strategic border routes, and moving towards a suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty.
Today’s CCPA meeting will involve senior ministers, including Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah, Nirmala Sitharaman, Nitin Gadkari, and Piyush Goyal, who will guide discussions that are pivotal for shaping India’s approach to internal security, diplomatic relations, and regional stability in the face of escalated cross-border tensions. The outcomes of these deliberations will likely have a lasting impact on the nation’s policies and security strategies in the aftermath of this tragedy.
