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The Opposition has demanded a special session of Parliament to discuss Operation Sindoor against Pakistan.
Govt not to consider Opposition’s demand for special Parliament session (Photo: Sansad TV)
Amid growing Opposition’s demand for a special session of Parliament to discuss Operation Sindoor, sources said on Tuesday that the government is not considering this call as the regular Monsoon Session is already scheduled for July.
According to government sources, the demand for a special session “is not justified” since the next Parliament session is around the corner.
This comes after the Congress-led Opposition raised its voice to call for a special session of Parliament to discuss Operation Sindoor and the recent statement by Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, who recently commented on jets being downed, without specifying the details, during Operation Sindoor.
Govt May Consider Holding Discussion On Op Sindoor In Parliament
According to the sources, the government may consider holding a discussion on Operation Sindoor in the Parliament, where Defence Minister Rajnath Singh may make a statement in the Monsoon session.
They also refuted the buzz that there would be a special session to mark the 50th anniversary of the ‘Emergency’ on June 25-26.
“On buzz that there is a special session for the Emergency 50th anniversary. No truth in that- it’s a figment of imagination of some leaders,” sources said.
Several Congress leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, intensified attacks on the government after extending initial support to the Centre during Operation Sindoor. Rahul asked how many jets India lost during the four-day military confrontation with Pakistan between May 7 and 10.
The government has also sent its seven all-party delegations to different parts of the world to expose Pakistan and its backing of terrorism, and India’s stance against terror. After their return to India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to meet the members of all delegations, sources said. The meeting is expected to take place in the national capital around June 9 or 10.
Storm Over CDS Anil Chauhan’s Remarks
In an interview with Bloomberg TV at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore last week, CDS Chauhan said, “What is important is not the jet being down, but why they were down. The good part is that we are able to understand the tactical mistake which we made, remedy it, rectify it, and then implement it again after two days and flew all our jets again, targeting at long range.”
After his remarks, Congress president and Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, alleged that the government misled the nation and called for a special session of Parliament.
Over 200 Opposition MPs in Lok Sabha have signed a letter to the Prime Minister, demanding a special session.
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