Op Sindoor Parliament discussion from July 28, government undertakes special prep
Calls for a debate on Operation Sindoor had been growing over the past week, with Opposition MPs also demanding responses on the recent Pahalgam terror attack and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar. The Opposition has also sought short-duration discussions under various rules on a range of issues and urged that the Business Advisory Committee (BAC) meet every week to allow regular dialogue.Sources told India Today that the government is preparing to present its case with "full aggression". Defence Minister Singh has held a series of high-level meetings with Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh, and the three service chiefs to finalise the government's response.The debate has been timed to follow the Kargil Vijay Diwas celebrations on July 26, signalling a strategic framing of the military action as a moment of national pride.Operation Sindoor, conducted on May 7, was launched in retaliation to the Pahalgam terror attack and involved targeted strikes on terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.PM Modi later described it as a "Vijay Utsav" that showcased India's indigenous military strength. The operation, which lasted just 22 minutes, was declared a complete success.While announcing the special discussion, Union Minister JP Nadda reiterated the government's willingness to share all necessary details with the nation. Kiren Rijiju echoed the sentiment, saying such issues deserve meaningful debate and dialogue in Parliament.Speaking after an all-party meeting, Rijiju said, "We are open to discussing important issues like Operation Sindoor in Parliament. There must be coordination between the government and the Opposition to ensure proper functioning of the House."- EndsTune InMust Watch
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