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Both Houses of the Parliament witnessed a massive ruckus as the opposition demanded a discussion on Operation Sindoor. The government said it was willing to hold discussions.
The Monsoon Session of the Parliament was off to a stormy start on Monday. (PTI)
Parliament Monsoon Session: The Monsoon Session of the Parliament saw a tumultuous commencement on Monday as Operation Sindoor dominated discussions in both Houses. The opposition parties claimed that they were not allowed to speak, while the government reaffirmed its willingness for a discussion on the operation and accused the opposition of disrupting proceedings.
The opposition raised slogans, demanding an immediate discussion on the Pahalgam terror attack and the Operation Sindoor, instead of the question hour. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge said in the Rajya Sabha that the opposition only wanted a discussion into the details of the operation and did not intend to politicise the issue. However, slogans continued in both Houses, disrupting parliamentary proceedings.
The Lok Sabha witnessed a massive ruckus as opposition parties demanded a debate and discussion on Operation Sindoor, causing the session to be adjourned twice today. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reiterated the government’s commitment towards discussion on Pahalgam and Op Sindoor.
“The government wants to answer on every issue. The House should function. You have not come here to raise slogans. The House functions as per the rules and regulations. All the issues raised according to the rules will be discussed,” said Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.
‘Not Allowed To Speak’
Speaking to reporters outside the House, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said the Defence Minister was allowed to speak, but opposition members are not being allowed to speak. “This is a new approach. The convention states that if people from the government side can speak, then we should also be given space to speak. We wanted to say two words, but we were not allowed to do so,” he added.
In response, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju and other BJP MPs slammed opposition parties for creating a ruckus on the first day of the parliament session and reiterated that the government is ready to discuss all concerns.
BJP MP Jagdambika Pal took a shot at Rahul Gandhi, saying, “Creating a ruckus in the House has become a habit for Congress. Rahul Gandhi himself doesn’t remain in the House when a discussion is held on the questions raised by him.”
The Parliament is set to witness heated debates as the Opposition parties look to discuss the Pahalgam terror attack, demanding accountability from the government, and to bring up the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists in Bihar ahead of the upcoming assembly polls.
PM Modi Sets The Tone
Before the Monsoon Session commenced, Prime Minister Narendra Modi set the tone for the parliamentary procedures with a brief address to the media, where he highlighted that the Indian military achieved all its objectives in neutralising terror hideouts in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir on May 7.
“The entire world has witnessed the strength of India’s armed forces,” he added. “During the ‘Operation Sindoor’ against Pakistan, the Indian military achieved 100 per cent of its objectives.”
The operation was carried out after the devastating April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed the lives of 26 civilians, mostly tourists. The Opposition is expected to demand a detailed explanation from the Prime Minister on the military action and its broader implications.
“I firmly believe that when Parliament, in one voice, acknowledges and celebrates this victory, it will strengthen and encourage India’s armed forces even further,” PM Modi said, while lauding all-party delegations for leading a successful campaign in exposing Pakistan’s role in sponsoring terrorism on the global stage.
PM Modi hailed other parties for rising above party politics and contributing to the national interest after the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22. He also urged MPs to uphold the spirit of national unity in the House, stressing the need for collective alignment when it comes to the nation’s interests.
Aveek Banerjee is a Senior Sub Editor at News18. Based in Noida with a Master’s in Global Studies, Aveek has more than three years of experience in digital media and news curation, specialising in international…Read More
Aveek Banerjee is a Senior Sub Editor at News18. Based in Noida with a Master’s in Global Studies, Aveek has more than three years of experience in digital media and news curation, specialising in international… Read More
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