As tensions continue to rise along the India–Pakistan border in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday chaired a series of high-stakes meetings, including the second Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) meeting in less than a week, the first Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs (CCPA) meeting since the attack, and a full Union Cabinet session at his official residence at 7 Lok Kalyan Marg in New Delhi.
The flurry of meetings underscores the gravity of the national security environment following the April 22 terror strike in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam region, in which 26 civilians were killed. In response, the Modi government has already unveiled a series of sweeping non-military measures against Pakistan, including the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, closure of the Attari border, and revocation of all existing visas issued to Pakistani nationals.
The CCPA, often referred to as the “Super Cabinet” due to its influence over critical political and economic policy, had last convened following the Pulwama terror attack in 2019—another watershed moment in India’s fight against cross-border terrorism. That meeting resulted in the withdrawal of Pakistan’s ‘Most Favoured Nation’ trade status and laid the groundwork for the Indian Air Force’s retaliatory strike on terror camps in Balakot on February 26, 2019.
Given this precedent, today’s CCPA meeting has attracted significant attention and is widely seen as a critical step in formulating India’s broader strategic and political response.
What Is the Role of the CCPA?
The Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs is entrusted with addressing issues of national political significance. It plays a pivotal role in coordinating the government’s stance on intergovernmental relations, particularly those involving the Centre and the states, and often convenes during periods of heightened political sensitivity or security concern.
The committee also deliberates on key foreign policy decisions that may have political implications and helps shape internal security strategy, economic directives, and cross-ministerial coordination on politically consequential matters.
Chaired by the Prime Minister, the CCPA includes senior members of the Union Cabinet, such as Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Home Minister Amit Shah, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari, Health Minister JP Nadda, and others.
As India continues to navigate a volatile security landscape, the outcomes of these deliberations are expected to have far-reaching implications for both domestic governance and the nation’s posture on the international stage.
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