The sudden, back-to-back meetings between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah with President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday have stirred political anticipation in Jammu and Kashmir. Their timing-just ahead of August 5, the anniversary of Article 370 abrogation-has triggered speculation of major developments.
Since Prime Minister Modi is known for governance with surprise moves like demonetization, Article 370 abrogation and latest Operation Sindhoor, closed-door, unscheduled meetings hint at possible high-stakes decisions.
There are speculations about restoration of statehood to J&K without Home and Finance Departments or Jammu getting statehood and Kashmir becoming a UT without legislature like Ladakh.
The meetings with the President could have been routine, but the date, secrecy, and players involved suggest otherwise. All signs point to a significant policy move or political signal from the Centre.