New Delhi: In a surprising turn of events, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress leader Sonia Gandhi, along with Home Minister Amit Shah and Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, held a closed-door meeting in the Lok Sabha Speaker’s room. This unprecedented gathering has sparked speculation and fueled political chatter across the nation.
The meeting coincided with the Prime Minister’s address to the Lok Sabha, where he outlined his government’s achievements during the 17th Lok Sabha’s tenure. He emphasized “reform, performance, and transformation,” highlighting landmark decisions like abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, the Triple Talaq ban, and the G-20 presidency. He lauded the 17th Lok Sabha’s productivity, setting the bar high for the incoming 18th house.
While the purpose of the Modi-Gandhi meeting remains undisclosed, analysts see it as a potential sign of thawing relations between the ruling and opposition parties. Some perceive it as a strategic move ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, while others interpret it as a mere courtesy call. Regardless of the motivation, this high-profile encounter undoubtedly holds significant political implications.