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The Hindu
14 minutes ago
- The Hindu
In Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi questions political will behind Operation Sindoor
Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday (July 29, 2025) accused the government of lacking the political will to support the Indian armed forces and claimed it revealed sensitive details about Operation Sindoor to Pakistan. Parliament Monsoon Session: Follow LIVE updates on July 29, 2025 Speaking in Lok Sabha, he sharply criticised the government's military response to the attack, raising questions about Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's statements on the floor of the House. "Rajnath Singh said Operation Sindoor began at 1:05 AM and that by 1:35 AM, India had already called Pakistan to inform them that we had hit non-military targets and that we did not want escalation," Mr. Gandhi said. "These are not my words. These are the words of India's Defence Minister," he said. Also Read | Talked of Nehru, my mother's tears but did not answer why war was stopped: Priyanka Gandhi slams govt Mr. Gandhi also accused the government of undermining the morale and effectiveness of the armed forces by imposing limitations. "If you want to use the Indian armed forces, you must have 100% political will. You must give them full freedom of operation," he asserted. The Congress leader claimed that the Indian Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) was instructed by the government to seek a ceasefire just 30 minutes after the launch of the operation. Also Read | Ceasefire between India and Pakistan had no linkage with U.S. trade: Jaishankar in Parliament "At 1:35 in the night, you told Pakistan exactly what you were going to do — that we will not hit military targets, that we don't want escalation," Mr. Gandhi said. "You directly told Pakistan your political will, that you do not want to fight," he alleged. 'You attacked Pakistan and simultaneously told them we are not going to hit your army or air defence systems. That is not freedom of manoeuvre; that is surrender.' Also Read | Three terrorists who carried out Pahalgam terror attack killed: Amit Shah Mr. Gandhi also claimed that the loss of Indian aircraft during the operation was due to political constraints, not military shortcomings. "The aircraft were lost because the political leadership had tied the hands of the armed forces by deciding not to attack military and air defence infrastructure in Pakistan," he said. Mr. Gandhi quoted India's defence attache in Indonesia to attack the government, saying you told pilots not to attack their air defence system.
The Hindu
23 minutes ago
- The Hindu
Of Trump's mediation claims, and jets lost in Operation Sindoor
After a week of logjam, Parliament saw some business with Lok Sabha kicking off a discussion on Operation Sindoor-Pahalgam terrorist attack. Opening the discussion, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held that India's retaliatory measures to the Pahalgam terror attack and the (later) violation of ceasefire were 'swift, proportionate and calculated' to not cause any provocation. He emphasised that, unlike Pakistan, India specifically targeted terrorist camps, and not civil establishments. He also rejected assertions about Operation Sindoor being paused following international mediation, i.e. by U.S. President Donald Trump. Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi questioned the government on Pahalgam attack asking - how did terrorists reach the meadow, why government was not releasing details on it, what's the update on nabbing the terrorists, and jets lost during Operation Sindoor. Union MEA S. Jaishankar too asserted that Mr Trump was not involved in the Indo-Pak ceasefire, adding that, on May 9, 2025, U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance called Prime Minister Narendra Modi, warning of a 'massive Pakistani attack' in the next few hours. PM Modi had responded that if such an attack happened, it would be met with an appropriate response. The House discussed the issue till 1 am during which AIMIM MP questioned why Jammu Kashmir L-G was not removed for law and order failure and why India-Pakistan cricket matches were being held in spite of the Pahalgam attack, CPI ML MP Raja Ram Singh questioned Mr. Modi's continued silence on Mr. Trump's attacks. Throughout the discussion, Centre kept mum on the jets lost during Operation Sindoor and the terrorists' entry way into the meadow. In Rajya Sabha, no business was held due to protests over Bihar Special Intensive revision. The discussion on Operation Sindoor will continue in Lok Sabha today with Prime Minister Narendra Modi expected to make concluding remarks. You can follow today's live updates here. Until next time
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Business Standard
42 minutes ago
- Business Standard
Operation Sindoor proved nuclear blackmail won't work anymore: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that Operation Sindoor, India's counter-response to the Pahalgam terror attack, sent a clear message to the world that nuclear blackmailing no longer holds sway over India. Speaking during a special session of the Lok Sabha, PM Modi hailed the armed forces and took aim at those questioning the government's security strategy. 'Operation Sindoor showed the world that nuclear blackmailing won't work anymore,' said PM Modi, addressing the House in a high-stakes debate on national security. He further asserted that the Indian Army had been granted complete operational freedom. 'The Army was given a free hand on how, where, and when to punish terrorists; we are proud of our armed forces,' he said. 'Vijayotsav' of India's resolve Calling the Parliament session a "vijayotsav" — a celebration of victory — the Prime Minister underscored the scale and success of India's offensive. 'I had said that we will teach the terrorists and their masters a befitting lesson which will be beyond their imagination,' he added. 'The armed forces taught them such a lesson that the masters of terrorism are still losing their sleep over it.' PM Modi said Indian forces carried out the operation deep inside Pakistan within 22 minutes. 'We destroyed terror sites deep inside Pakistan within 22 minutes to avenge the April 22 Pahalgam attack,' he told the House. 'For Operation Sindoor, India had decided to attack the epicentre of terror that had supported the Pahalgam terrorists.' Pak air bases still in ICU: PM Modi PM Modi claimed that Pakistan, sensing retaliation, began issuing nuclear threats but was caught off guard. 'Pakistan had some inkling of Indian action; started issuing nuclear threats, but could do nothing when terror targets were hit,' he said. 'India called out Pakistan's nuclear bluff; showed to the world that we will not bow down to nuclear blackmail.' 'Pakistani air bases hit by India are still in ICU,' he added. 'Indian forces showed Pakistan that they had destroyed terror sites within minutes; we made our capabilities clear to them.' India acts on its own terms: PM Modi The Prime Minister said that India no longer differentiates between terrorists and state actors sheltering them. 'We now respond on our own terms; do not differentiate between masterminds of terror and state actors.' 'Our operations range from Sindoor to Sindhu (Indus); Pakistan knows they have to pay a huge price for any misadventure.' 'No country in the world has stopped India from any action in its defence against terror... Only three countries spoke in favour of Pakistan at the UN.' Army was given a free hand: PM Modi He credited India's indigenous defence capabilities for the success. 'The world saw the strength of self-reliant India during Operation Sindoor... Drones and missiles made in India exposed the capabilities of Pakistani arms and ammunition.' World supported, Congress didn't: PM Modi The Prime Minister also took aim at the Opposition, particularly the Congress party. 'India got support from the entire world, but it is unfortunate that Congress did not support the valour of our soldiers.' 'Congress leaders targeted me for political gains, but their frivolous statements ended up discouraging our brave soldiers... Opposition can get headlines in the media with their attacks on me, but this cannot earn them a place in the hearts of the people of the country.' He added, 'Terror attacks were launched earlier; masterminds of attacks knew nothing would happen, but now they know India will come for them.' The Prime Minister also revealed that global leaders reached out to him during the tense days following the Pahalgam attack. 'On May 7, Indian armed forces stated publicly that they have struck terror sites inside Pakistan... When Pakistan came out in support of terrorists, India's missiles, drones caused unimaginable loss; forced Pakistan to its knees. After suffering huge losses, Pak DGMO came pleading, 'Don't hit us anymore, we can't suffer any longer.'' He added, 'No leader of any country asked India to stop the operation... On May 9 night, the US Vice President tried to reach out to me 3–4 times, but I was busy with meetings with the armed forces... When I returned the call, the US Vice President warned me of a big attack from Pakistan.' India won't step back: PM Modi PM Modi concluded by affirming his government's determination to defend India at any cost. 'I am indebted to the people of the country for showing trust in me during Operation Sindoor.' 'I stand here to present India's side before this House. Those who don't see India's side, I stand here to show them a mirror.' The Lok Sabha debate underscored not only the scale of India's military response but also the deepening political fault lines over national security.
