PM Modi holds high-level review meeting on national security amid LoC tensions
New Delhi: In the wake of rising tensions along the Line of Control (LoC), Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting on Thursday to assess national preparedness and ensure coordination between ministries and departments amid ongoing security concerns.
The meeting, held in New Delhi, was attended by the Cabinet Secretary, senior officials from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), and Secretaries from key ministries including Defence, Home Affairs, External Affairs, Information and Broadcasting, Power, Health, and Telecommunications.
A government press release stated that the Prime Minister emphasised the importance of seamless coordination among ministries and agencies to maintain operational continuity and institutional resilience during this sensitive time. He reviewed the plans and preparedness of ministries to handle the current situation effectively.
Ministries have been directed to carry out a thorough review of their essential functions, with special focus on emergency preparedness, internal communication systems, and overall readiness. Secretaries of various departments presented their action plans and assured the PM of a coordinated, whole-of-government approach.
During the discussion, several critical areas were reviewed, including the strengthening of civil defence mechanisms, countermeasures against misinformation and fake news, and protection of critical infrastructure. Ministries were also instructed to work in close coordination with state governments and grassroots-level institutions to ensure effective implementation on the ground.
The official statement said ministries are equipped to respond to any emerging scenario and are reinforcing systems accordingly.
Prior to the high-level review, PM Modi met National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval at his residence. Sources revealed that the NSA briefed the Prime Minister about the current situation along India’s western border, particularly after Operation Sindoor, and developments in the region. The closed-door meeting lasted nearly an hour.
Following this, the Union Home Secretary also met the Prime Minister to further update him on internal security matters.
These meetings come amid heightened tension in Jammu and Kashmir, where 13 civilians were killed and 59 others injured in heavy shelling by Pakistani forces along the LoC. All fatalities were reported from the Poonch sector. The government has confirmed that these were the result of ceasefire violations.
Let the Truth be known. If you read VB and like VB, please be a VB Supporter and Help us deliver the Truth to one and all.
Sringeri postal ballot recount: Votes tampered with, alleges D.K. Shivakumar
Hospet: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Sunday alleged large-scale tampering of postal ballots in the Sringeri constituency.
Speaking to the media near the Tungabhadra Dam, he said, “A large-scale crime has taken place in Sringeri. Tampering has been done using officials. More than 200 ballot papers have been tampered with.”
He further alleged that postal ballots were manipulated despite signatures being recorded during counting, calling it a “shame for the country.”
“They have tampered with the votes of our MLAs. Similar tampering has taken place in Jayanagar too. This is an insult to democracy. There should be a thorough investigation into this. The law will take its course. We will go to court,” he said.
