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Hindustan Times
10 hours ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
China has not intruded even an inch into Indian territory since 1962: Kiren Rijiju in Lok Sabha
China has not intruded "even an inch" into Indian territory nor occupied any additional land in Arunachal Pradesh since the 1962 war, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday. Union minister Kiren Rijiju speaks in Lok Sabha during the Monsoon Session of Parliament(Sansad TV) Rijiju said this while intervening during the debate on Operation Sindoor to counter Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav's claim on Chinese encroachments in Arunachal Pradesh. "It is important to correct the record. Since 1962, China has not intruded even an inch into our territory nor occupied any additional land. This fact must be made clear," Rijiju said. 'When Akhilesh Yadav said that China has entered and occupied areas in the state I come from, I felt it was necessary to clarify. The area China currently holds in Arunachal was already under its control either before or during the 1962 war," he said.
Mint
15 hours ago
- Politics
- Mint
Pahalgam terrorists killed in Operation Mahadev: Who were they? Amit Shah discloses names in Lok Sabha
Home Minister Amit Shah, during Monsoon Session of Parliament on July 29, confirmed that the Pahalgam attack terrorists were killed in Operation Mahadev and revealed their names. 'In a joint Operation Mahadev, the Indian Army, CRPF, and J&K Police have neutralised three terrorists who were involved in the Pahalgam terror attack. Innocent civilians were killed in front of their families by asking their religion. I condemn this barbaric act. I express my sympathies to the families who lost their loved ones,' Shah said while addressing the lower house. 'All three terrorists - Suleman, Afghan and Jibran were killed in yesterday's operation. While Suleman was an A-category commander of the Lashkar-e-Taiba, Afghani was also an A-category Lashkar-e-Taiba terroris, Jibran too was a notorious and wanted terrorist. All these three terrorists involved in the killing of our citizens at Baisaran valley in Pahalgam have now been eliminated," Shah specified in a special session on Operation Sindoor. The security forces in the Harwan area near Dachigam National Park of Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir neutralised three terrorists after engaging in intense firefight.
Hindustan Times
19 hours ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Operation Sindoor paused after forces met aims: Centre
Union defence minister Rajnath Singh told Parliament on Monday that India paused Operation Sindoor on May 10 after the armed forces achieved politico-military objectives and reiterated that there was no pressure to end the conflict, warning that if Pakistan indulged in 'fresh misadventure', the military action would resume. Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh speaks on Operation Sindoor in Lok Sabha during the Monsoon Session of Parliament, in New Delhi on Monday. (Sansad TV/ANI Video Grab) In a 55-minute speech, Singh rejected claims that Operation Sindoor, which was a response to the April 22 Pahalgam attack, was stopped under pressure and called such allegations 'wrong and unfounded'. He was opening the much-anticipated debate in the Lok Sabha on Monday. 'Today's India thinks differently and acts differently. We believe that if the adversary uses terrorism as part of a strategy and does not understand the language of peace, then standing firm and being decisive is the only option. This new India can go to any extent to fight terror,' Singh said. 'Operation Sindoor was paused as the armed forces had achieved the desired politico-military objectives, and there was no pressure to end the conflict with Pakistan. If Pakistan indulges in fresh misadventure, it will resume again,' he added. Singh said that even though 'the toll is much higher', according to an estimate, more than 100 terrorists, including their trainers and handlers of terror groups such as Lashkar-e-Taiba and Hizbul Mujahideen, died. Across 32 speakers, the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) hailed the strikes on nine terror bases in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir on May 7 and the four-day military exchange that followed, praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, and attacked opposition parties for posing questions. The Opposition, which has 20 speakers, alleged that the military action was paused on May 10 under pressure, accused the government of lapses that led to the Pahalgam attack, and took on Modi over US President Donald Trump's claim that he negotiated the ceasefire using trade. Singh said, 'Terror is a political toolkit for Pakistan', and lambasted the Opposition for seeking information on the number of aircraft downed. 'In every exam, results matter. We should not be bothered if a pencil is broken or if a pen gets lost. The result is that the targets of our armed forces were fully met,' Singh said amid thunderous applause. Singh emphasised that India's political leadership will 'work without any pressure for safeguarding India'. 'Our missiles will go beyond the physical borders and our brave soldiers will break the enemy's spine when it comes to self-defence,' he said, hailing Operation Sindoor as an unmatched example of coordination between India's armed forces and reiterated Modi's position that talks and terror can't go side by side. 'Sometimes, our opposition leaders ask: how many fighters (got downed)? I think this does not reflect India's national emotion. The Opposition never asked how many enemy planes have been shot down by our forces,' Singh said, 'If they want to ask, their question should be did India demolish terror hideouts? Then the answer is a resounding yes. They should ask if Operation Sindoor is a success? The answer is yes. You should ask, the terrorists who wiped out our sisters' sindoor, did Operation Sindoor kill their masters? The answer is yes. Did our soldiers suffer? The answer is no.' The discussion came after a week of disruptions marring the monsoon session. Singh said the Opposition should not focus on smaller issues because it deviates attention from the country's security and honour of soldiers, and added that the Opposition never asked such questions related to military operations in the past. He also described the full sequence of events starting from the Pahalgam attack – which he called a despicable act of inhumanity – to the ceasefire, which he said was proposed by Pakistan. 'Before launching Operation Sindoor, our armed forces studied every aspect of the situation. We had many options, but we chose the option in which the terrorists and their hideouts are inflicted with maximum damage and the common people of Pakistan don't suffer,' Singh told the Lok Sabha. He hailed the operation as an 'unmatched example' of triservices coordination. 'When IAF attacked, our army took control of the land. Our navy had a strong presence in north Arabian Sea. The Navy gave a clear message to Pakistan: from the land and the sea, we are not only capable of hitting every important place, but we are also ready to do it.' He said Operation Sindoor's politico-military objective was to punish Pakistan. 'That's why full freedom was given to armed forces. This operation was not to start a new war but to force the adversary to submit to the Indian armed forces. When IAF attacked the airfields, Pakistan accepted defeat and tried to stop further hostilities. They spoke to DGMO. 'We accepted with the caveat that theOperation has been paused. If there is another misadventure from Pakistan, this operation will restart,' Singh said. Singh spoke about past efforts by Lal Bahadur Shastri, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Manmohan Singh and Modi for building peace with Pakistan. 'But if a country has no shred of democracy, only religious fanaticism and hatred against India, there can't be any talks with such a country. The language of terror fuels killings, fear and hatred, not discussion,' he said. Singh said that Pakistan has made terror a part of its foreign policy and going by its policy and character, 'there should not be any illusion that Pakistan is a nursery of global terror. And they have made it as a part of its state policy,' Singh said. Participating in the discussion external affairs minister S Jaishankar said that Operation Sindoor has created a 'new normal' for fighting cross-border terrorism emanating from Pakistan. Before launching Operation Sindoor, Jaishankar said, India began 'shaping the global understanding' of the Pahalgam attack by highlighting to the world community Pakistan's long-standing use of cross-border terror, and how the attack was 'meant to target the economy of Jammu and Kashmir and to sow communal discord among the people of India'. Union minister and JD(U) leader Rajiv Ranjan 'Lalan' Singh said India destroyed nine terrorist locations in Pakistan without damaging any civilian life and property during the military action in response to the terrorist attack in Pahalgam. 'Operation Sindoor's success was seen by the whole world, and they all lauded it,' Singh, whose JD(U) is part of the ruling National Democratic Alliance, said.
Hans India
20 hours ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Rajya Sabha to hold debate on 'Op Sindoor' today; PM Modi likely to participate
New Delhi: A comprehensive discussion on 'Operation Sindoor' is scheduled to begin in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday as part of the ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament. There is also anticipation that Prime Minister Narendra Modi may participate during the course of the discussion, underlining the significance the government places on national security. Key ministers, including Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, are expected to participate in the debate, which aims to highlight the strategic and diplomatic dimensions of India's recent counter-terror operation. The debate follows an intense discussion in the Lok Sabha on Monday, where Defence Minister Rajnath Singh delivered the opening remarks and issued a stern warning to Pakistan. He stated that India would not hesitate to resume strikes if provoked again. 'Let this be a clear message to those who support terror. India will respond decisively to any act of aggression,' Singh said, drawing loud applause from the treasury benches. Operation Sindoor, launched on May 7, was India's military response to the deadly April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, J&K, which resulted in the loss of 26 lives, including many tourists. The operation was a joint effort by the Indian Army, Air Force, and intelligence agencies, aimed at dismantling cross-border terror infrastructure. According to Singh's statement in the Lok Sabha, the Indian armed forces eliminated over 100 terrorists during the operation. Nine terror infrastructure targets across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir were destroyed through precision strikes. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar also addressed the House, highlighting the diplomatic efforts that ensured international support and understanding for India's actions. Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the speeches of both Singh and Jaishankar, calling them 'insightful' and commending the courage and professionalism of the Indian armed forces. 'Their remarks reflect the strength and determination of New India,' PM Modi said. As the Rajya Sabha prepares to take up the issue, the discussion is expected to shed further light on the execution and impact of Operation Sindoor.
India.com
21 hours ago
- Politics
- India.com
Parliament Monsoon Session Live Update: Debate On ‘Operation Sindoor' In Rajya Sabha; PM Modi Likely To Participate
LIVE Blog Parliament Monsoon Session Live Update: A comprehensive discussion on 'Operation Sindoor' is set to begin in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday during the ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament. The debate is expected to be significant, with strong anticipation that Prime Minister Narendra Modi may participate, highlighting the government's emphasis on national security. Key ministers, including Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, are slated to join the discussion, which will focus on the strategic and diplomatic aspects of India's recent counter-terrorism operation. This follows a high-stakes debate in the Lok Sabha on Monday, where Defence Minister Rajnath Singh opened the proceedings with a firm warning to Pakistan. The session, which began on July 21 and lasted five days, was marked by frequent disruptions and the unexpected resignation of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar. Here is the agenda for today's parliament monsoon session. Follow Zee News For Live Updates: Stay informed on all the latest news, real-time breaking news updates, and follow all the important headlines in india news and world News on Zee News.
