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Last Updated: Gogoi also said why security agencies are not able to nab the terrorists behind the Pahalgam attack The opposition parties came down heavily on the BJP-led central government over the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam in April this year, and the announcement of a ceasefire after a three-day conflict between India and Pakistan by US President Donald Trump. After Defence Minister Rajnath Singh opened the debate in Parliament on Operation Sindoor, Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi led the opposition's discussion, questioning the government over alleged security lapses. The Deputy Leader of Congress in the Lok Sabha asked Rajnath Singh why he did not mention in his speech how terrorists from Pakistan reached Pahalgam and killed 26 people. 'It is our duty to ask these questions in the interest of the nation," he added. Gogoi also said why security agencies are not able to nab the terrorists behind the Pahalgam attack. 'It has been 100 days since the Pahalgam attack took place, but this Govt has not been able to catch those 5 terrorists… Today, you have drones, Pegasus, satellites, CRPF, BSF, CISF and the Defence Minister went there a few days ago, but still you are not able to catch them… It took almost 1 hour for an Ambulance to reach Baisaran, where the attack took place," he added. 'The entire country, and the Opposition, were supporting PM Modi. Suddenly, on May 10, we got to know that there had been a ceasefire. Why? We wanted to know from PM Modi that if Pakistan was ready to kneel down, then why did you stop, and to whom did you surrender? The US President has said this 26 times that he forced India and Pakistan to announce a ceasefire," he said. Gogoi asked how many of India's fighter jets were downed during the conflict, saying these jets cost millions of rupees. 'We want to know from Rajnath Singh ji today how many of our fighter jets were downed. We have to tell this not just to the public but also to our jawans, as they are being lied to as well," he added. Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee also questioned the government over Trump's ceasefire announcement, saying, 'PM Modi, why once you couldn't post on your 'X' handle that whatever the American President said is incorrect… The moment you stand in front of the American President, your height is reduced to 5 feet, and your chest is reduced to 36 inches from 56 inches. Why are you so afraid of the American President?" view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
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‘Rebel' Shashi Tharoor's ‘Maunvrat' Drowns Congress Din On Operation Sindoor
Last Updated: Sources say Congress asked Tharoor to toe the party line and question the operation but the senior leader chose to abstain from speaking at the discussion instead The Congress is fighting two battles—one with the government on Operation Sindoor and SIR and the other—bigger and trickier—with its own party man Shashi Tharoor. The official list of House speakers for the Congress on Monday was noticed for the conspicuous absence of Tharoor and Manish Tewari. Tharoor was head of the US delegation on Op Sindoor and his speech could have added might to the Congress arsenal. This is precisely the reason why the party did not want him to speak—or speak toeing the party line. The Congress wants to 'gherao' the government on two issues—Has America brokered ceasefire as claimed by US President Donald Trump and where are the Pahalgam terrorists? It's on this ground that the Congress party has labelled Operation Sindoor unsuccessful and taken a stand different from Tharoor. Sources say Congress wanted Tharoor to join the debate to question the operation but Tharoor reportedly said he thought India's move was successful. As Congress asked him to toe the party line, Tharoor bluntly refused and chose to not speak instead in Parliament. Tharoor also made no qualms to hide his forced silence. When questioned by reporters in connection with the Operation Sindoor debate in Parliament, 'Maunvrat, maunvrat…" [vow of silence] is all he said. If this happens, it would be seen as a huge snub—not just to Congress, but also the other opposition parties that are questioning the operation. But for Tharoor, it could mean a point of no return. The Congress says he can't be in the party and speak the language that suits the BJP. Tharoor's grudge, meanwhile, is that he has been sidelined by his own party on multiple issues. view comments First Published: July 28, 2025, 16:25 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
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Over 1,540 Acres Of Defence Land Encroached In West Bengal, Centre Tells Parliament
Last Updated: Notably, 2.37 acre of this encroached land is near Barrackpore, while the Jalapahar and Lebong cantonments in Darjeeling remain free from encroachment. The Ministry of Defence has raised an alarm by informing the Rajya Sabha that over 1,540 acres of defence land in West Bengal is currently under encroachment, posing a threat to critical military infrastructure in the state. This disclosure is likely to trigger political disputes between the BJP-led Centre and the TMC-led state government. Responding to BJP MP and newly appointed state president Samik Bhattacharya's unstarred question (No. 842), Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth revealed that out of 43,493 acres of defence land in West Bengal, 1,540.85 acre is encroached. Notably, 2.37 acre of this encroached land is near Barrackpore, while the Jalapahar and Lebong cantonments in Darjeeling remain free from encroachment. The government recognises the ongoing challenge of encroachment on defence lands, describing it as a 'continuous exercise" to stop it. To address this issue, the Ministry has implemented several measures, including regular inspections, annual report submissions, anti-encroachment drives in coordination with police and district authorities, digitisation of defence land records, and GIS mapping of encroachments. A methodology for assessing the 'Threat" of encroachment on defence land has been developed. Based on the threat value, specific actions have been communicated to field officers, as stated by the Defence Minister. The data underscores the increasing pressure on defence land in urban and semi-urban areas, which are high-risk zones due to civilian activity around military land. The government's detailed response suggests an urgent need to secure these areas amid rising land scarcity and encroachment attempts. With ongoing controversies over alleged illegal Bangladeshi and Rohingya infiltration and the Election Commission's SIR hotly debated in Bengal, this revelation is likely to add a new dimension to the state's political discourse. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
