Top sources told IANS that 'since MCC is in force in the country due to the ongoing Lok Sabha elections, the Union Home Minister will not chair the formal security review meeting on Friday.'

He met various delegations from Pahari, Sikh and Gujjar/Bakarwal communities and held detailed discussions on party matters with BJP leaders.

He did not enjoy any official protocol during his stay in Srinagar city and only the usual security detail for the Home Minister was in place.

Shah reached here on Thursday evening. BJP leaders welcomed him at Srinagar International Airport. The Union Home Minister arrived at the Lalit Grand Palace Hotel overlooking Dal Lake in Srinagar city.