Monsoon session: Centre open to Operation Sindoor debate, says Rijiju; impeachment motion against Justice Varma picks up steam
Kiren Rijiju
on Sunday said the government is open to discussing key issues like
Operation Sindoor
in the upcoming Monsoon Session of Parliament, provided discussions are held in accordance with the "rules and traditions" of the House.
'There are several issues that parties have expressed interest in discussing in Parliament. We are ready for discussions with an open heart. We work as per rules and tradition and hold these in great value. So, we will discuss every issue, but as per rules and tradition,' Rijiju said after an all-party meeting.
'Fifty-four members participated in the all-party meeting today. It was a very positive session. All party leaders gave their inputs, and we have noted them.
We have requested everyone to ensure the session is conducted successfully. It is important to run Parliament peacefully and productively. We may belong to different parties and ideologies, but it is our collective responsibility to run the House effectively,' he added.
Rijiju also called for government-opposition coordination to ensure smooth functioning of the session and reiterated that the Centre "will respond appropriately" if the opposition raises the issue of US President Donald Trump's claims on Operation Sindoor.
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'This is a very welcome suggestion. The all-party delegations to various countries after Operation Sindoor were well-received and effective. All those valuable experiences should be shared with the nation,' he said.
While briefing the media, Rijiju also said a consensus had been reached on initiating the impeachment process against Justice Yashwant Varma. He claimed that the number of MPs who had signed the motion for his removal had already crossed 100.
'In the Justice Varma case, the process will be undertaken collectively by all parties. This is not a government-only move,' Rijiju said.
'I cannot comment on any business priority because, unless the matter is passed by the BAC (Business Advisory Committee) with the Chair's approval, I cannot make an announcement outside... The signatures are being collected and have already crossed 100,' he added.
This comes as the Monsoon Session of Parliament is set to begin from Monday. The session is expected to be stormy, with the opposition's INDIA bloc and the BJP-led government preparing to clash on several issues.
The opposition has demanded discussions on the Pahalgam terror attack, Operation Sindoor, and what it calls a 'drift' in foreign policy, insisting that Prime Minister Narendra Modi should personally respond to these debates.
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