PM Modi, Amit Shah Meet President Murmu Ahead Of Vice President Election Slated For Sept 9

Union Home Minister Amit Shah met with President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Sunday. This meeting followed a similar visit by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the President earlier in the day. The specific reasons for these consecutive meetings remain undisclosed. "Union Minister for Home Affairs and Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan," was posted on 'X' by Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Parliamentary Stalemate

These meetings occurred amid a parliamentary deadlock over the opposition's demand for a debate on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise in Bihar, which is crucial ahead of the state's Assembly elections. Since the Monsoon session started on July 21, Parliament has been largely inactive, except for discussions in both Houses regarding Operation Sindoor.

International Trade Tensions

The Prime Minister's meeting with the President also took place shortly after US President Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on Indian exports. This decision was coupled with an unspecified penalty due to India's procurement of Russian military equipment and oil. These developments have added to the complexity of international trade relations between India and the US.

On Saturday, PM Modi visited Varanasi, where he released the 20th instalment of PM Kisan Samman Nidhi. This initiative involved transferring over ₹20,500 crore into the bank accounts of 9.7 crore farmers across India, aiming to provide financial support to them.

The back-to-back meetings between top Indian leaders and the President highlight significant political and economic issues currently facing India.