New Delhi, August 4 – As the Monsoon Session of Parliament continues, political activity in the national capital has intensified following back-to-back meetings between top government figures and President Droupadi Murmu. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah both visited Rashtrapati Bhavan separately on Sunday, within just a few hours of each other—sparking speculation across political circles and power corridors in Delhi.
Modi and Shah’s Surprise Meetings Raise Eyebrows
Though the exact nature of these meetings has not been officially disclosed, the timing and stature of the leaders involved have led analysts to suggest something significant may be underway. Typically, such high-profile visits to the President are formal or scheduled for special events. The separate, closely-timed meetings by the PM and the Home Minister have, therefore, led to whispers of a major political or constitutional development.
Possible Links to Upcoming Vice-Presidential Election
These developments come as the Election Commission has formally initiated the process to elect India’s next Vice President. Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned from the post on the opening day of the Monsoon Session, and the VP election is now scheduled for September 9. The official notification for the election will be issued on August 7, with the deadline for nominations set for August 21. Scrutiny will be conducted on August 22.
Given the timing, it is speculated that PM Modi and Shah might have discussed Dhankhar’s resignation and the upcoming VP election with President Murmu.
Is August 5 the Real Key?
Another layer of speculation ties these high-level meetings to August 5—a date already etched in the political narrative of the Modi government. On this day in 2019, the Centre revoked Article 370, stripping Jammu and Kashmir of its special status and bifurcating the state. A year later, on August 5, 2020, PM Modi performed the groundbreaking ceremony for the Ram Temple in Ayodhya.
Given these precedents, many believe that another landmark decision could be in the works. Social media is abuzz with theories connecting these Rashtrapati Bhavan visits to a potential new announcement on or around August 5, possibly relating to constitutional reforms, significant appointments, or even landmark legislation.
UCC Speculation Gains Momentum
Among the issues being discussed is the long-debated Uniform Civil Code (UCC), a key item on the BJP’s core ideological agenda. With the Ram Temple nearing completion and Article 370 already abrogated, UCC remains the only major unfulfilled plank.
Uttarakhand has already implemented the UCC, and Gujarat and Assam have announced intentions to follow. Both PM Modi and Home Minister Shah have publicly supported the idea in recent months. With the Monsoon Session ongoing, the possibility of tabling a UCC bill has added to the political intrigue.
No Official Word from Government Yet
Neither the President’s Office nor the Prime Minister’s Office has issued any statement detailing the discussions that took place during these meetings. The absence of any official explanation has only fueled further speculation.
Adding international context, these meetings also come just days after former US President Donald Trump announced punitive trade tariffs on India and criticized India’s defense dealings with Russia—issues that could carry geopolitical weight in closed-door discussions at the highest level.
A Political Storm Brewing?
While no concrete information has emerged, political observers agree that such back-to-back, high-level meetings suggest that the government may be preparing for a major political or constitutional move. Whether it relates to the Vice President’s post, a fresh bill in Parliament, or a policy announcement timed with August 5, the developments at Rashtrapati Bhavan have set off intense chatter—and the nation is watching closely.
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