Srinagar, Aug. 4 -- The developments come a day ahead of the sixth anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370 on August 5, and have set off a storm of speculation on social media. PM Modi's meeting with President Murmu on August 3, which was not followed by the usual PIB statement, has particularly drawn attention. Hours later, Shah also met the President in a one-on-one interaction.

Reports said that Shah has been holding a string of meetings with political stakeholders from J&K, including BJP's UT chief Ravinder Raina and Shia leader Imran Raza Ansari. PM Modi also called a key meeting of NDA MPs on Tuesday.

The flurry of meetings in Delhi's power corridors has not gone unnoticed. Retired Army officer and author Lt Gen (Retd) K.J.S....