Monsoon Session Storm: Govt Says Ready To Debate Op Sindoor, Oppn Claims Not Allowed To Speak

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Both Houses of the Parliament witnessed a massive ruckus as the opposition demanded a discussion on Operation Sindoor. The government said it was willing to hold discussions.
Parliament Monsoon Session: The Monsoon Session of the Parliament saw a tumultuous commencement on Monday as Operation Sindoor dominated discussions in both Houses. The opposition parties claimed that they were not allowed to speak, while the government reaffirmed its willingness for a discussion on the operation and accused the opposition of disrupting proceedings.
The opposition raised slogans, demanding an immediate discussion on the Pahalgam terror attack and the Operation Sindoor, instead of the question hour. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge said in the Rajya Sabha that the opposition only wanted a discussion into the details of the operation and did not intend to politicise the issue. However, slogans continued in both Houses, disrupting parliamentary proceedings.
'Not Allowed To Speak'
'The government wants to answer on every issue. The House should function. You have not come here to raise slogans. The House functions as per the rules and regulations. All the issues raised according to the rules will be discussed," said Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.
Speaking to reporters outside the House, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said the Defence Minister was allowed to speak, but opposition members are not being allowed to speak. 'This is a new approach. The convention states that if people from the government side can speak, then we should also be given space to speak. We wanted to say two words, but we were not allowed to do so," he added.
The Parliament is set to witness heated debates as the Opposition parties look to discuss the Pahalgam terror attack, demanding accountability from the government, and to bring up the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists in Bihar ahead of the upcoming assembly polls.
PM Modi Sets The Tone
Before the Monsoon Session commenced, Prime Minister Narendra Modi set the tone for the parliamentary procedures with a brief address to the media, where he highlighted that the Indian military achieved all its objectives in neutralising terror hideouts in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir on May 7.
'The entire world has witnessed the strength of India's armed forces," he added. 'During the 'Operation Sindoor' against Pakistan, the Indian military achieved 100 per cent of its objectives."
The operation was carried out after the devastating April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed the lives of 26 civilians, mostly tourists. The Opposition is expected to demand a detailed explanation from the Prime Minister on the military action and its broader implications.
'I firmly believe that when Parliament, in one voice, acknowledges and celebrates this victory, it will strengthen and encourage India's armed forces even further," PM Modi said, while lauding all-party delegations for leading a successful campaign in exposing Pakistan's role in sponsoring terrorism on the global stage.
PM Modi hailed other parties for rising above party politics and contributing to the national interest after the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22. He also urged MPs to uphold the spirit of national unity in the House, stressing the need for collective alignment when it comes to the nation's interests.
First Published:
July 21, 2025, 12:40 IST
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