PM Modi leads key meet ahead of DGMO talks; military, diplomatic strategy reviewed

Just an hour before crucial DGMO-level talks between India and Pakistan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is holding a high-level strategic meeting at his residence. The meeting, attended by top military and defense officials, is focused on finalizing India’s approach for the 12 PM DGMO talks and reviewing the broader security scenario.Lieutenant General Rajeev Ghai, the current Director General of Military Operations (DGMO), is the sole official authorized to communicate directly with the Pakistani military leadership. With diplomatic channels largely inactive between the two nations, DGMO-level communication has become the only formal point of contact.Sources indicate that PM Modi, as both the head of political and military leadership, is personally providing strategic direction for the meeting. The key objectives include determining India’s messaging in the talks, and assessing current border security — both on land and in the airspace.This review comes at a sensitive time, following escalations along the LoC and revelations of Pakistani military collusion with terror outfits. India is expected to assertively raise its concerns while maintaining a firm yet controlled diplomatic stance.A final security and policy directive is expected to emerge from this meeting to shape India’s official communication at the DGMO dialogue.