PM, Amit Shah meet President amid Parliament logjam, Veep election announcement

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Sunday. While the official agenda of the meeting has not been disclosed, the high-level engagement is seen as politically significant.

Hours after PM Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah also called on President Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on August 3. The unexpected nature of Shah’s meeting has sparked speculation and stirred political activity in the capital.

These meetings come at a time when the process for electing the next Vice President has formally begun. The Election Commission announced the schedule for the Vice President election on August 1, with voting to be held on September 9.

Meanwhile, tensions continue in Parliament over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process of the Election Commission in Bihar. Opposition parties are demanding a debate on the issue, but the government's reluctance has led to disruptions in the House proceedings.

Adding to the geopolitical backdrop, the meetings follow US President Donald Trump’s recent announcement of a 25% tariff on Indian goods, along with proposed penalties over India's continued defense and energy engagements with Russia.

PM Modi had previously met President Droupadi Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on July 16, before the start of the monsoon session of Parliament.

While the precise reasons behind Sunday’s meetings remain undisclosed, the timing has raised eyebrows across political and diplomatic circles.

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