Thu May 01 01:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Top Indian Officials Convene Amidst Heightened Tensions After Terror Attack
**New Delhi, India** – Following a terrorist attack in Pahalgam that has significantly escalated tensions between India and Pakistan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a series of high-level meetings on Wednesday. The meetings included a second session of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) and a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs (CCPA), a powerful group sometimes referred to as the “super cabinet.” A cabinet meeting is also scheduled for later in the day.
The CCPA meeting is particularly noteworthy, as it’s the first time this committee has convened since the 2019 Pulwama attack. The 2019 meeting resulted in the revocation of Pakistan’s “most favored nation” trade status and was followed by Indian Air Force strikes on terrorist camps in Balakot. The CCPA typically addresses crucial political and economic matters, including national security concerns and coordinating responses across various ministries.
Today’s meeting, attended by key ministers including Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, Home Minister Amit Shah, and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, is expected to shape India’s response to the recent attack. The government is signaling a firm response to the act of terrorism.
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