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Hans India
19 hours ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Congress MP Employs Cryptic Response Amid Parliamentary Debate Speculation
As Parliament prepares for a critical discussion on the Pahalgam terror incident and the subsequent military response Operation Sindoor, considerable uncertainty surrounds the potential participation of senior Congress parliamentarian Shashi Tharoor in the forthcoming debate. The Thiruvananthapuram representative has become the subject of intense political speculation regarding his role in the opposition's strategy. When approached by media personnel outside Parliament on Monday regarding his possible involvement in the debate, Tharoor delivered an enigmatic two-word response: "Maunvrat, Maunvrat," referencing the concept of observing silence. He declined to provide any elaboration or entertain additional questions from the assembled reporters, leaving his intentions deliberately ambiguous. This cryptic communication has intensified discussions within political circles about whether the veteran parliamentarian will be deployed by the Congress party during the high-stakes debate. Tharoor's recent leadership of a parliamentary delegation to the United States and other nations has positioned him as a potentially significant voice in discussions involving international relations and security matters. The uncertainty surrounding Tharoor's participation stems from his increasingly complex relationship with the Congress party leadership in recent months. His apparent endorsement of the government's rapid response to the Pahalgam attack has reportedly created tension within party ranks, where criticism of governmental actions typically forms the cornerstone of opposition strategy. The Congress party leadership has yet to officially confirm whether Tharoor will be included among the designated speakers for the parliamentary discussion, adding to the intrigue surrounding his potential role. This silence from party officials has fueled further speculation about internal disagreements regarding the appropriate approach to the debate. The Monsoon session experienced significant disruptions during its initial week, with repeated interruptions preventing substantive legislative work. Monday's session, which commenced at 11 AM, witnessed immediate adjournment following disturbances created by opposition party members, highlighting the charged political atmosphere surrounding these discussions. As the Congress party prepares to challenge the BJP-led central government over Operation Sindoor, party leadership has emphasized their insistence that Prime Minister Narendra Modi must be physically present in Parliament when the Pahalgam-Operation Sindoor issues are formally addressed. This demand reflects the opposition's desire to ensure direct governmental accountability for the military operation and its aftermath. The Congress party has persistently advocated for comprehensive debate on these matters since the monsoon session's commencement last week. Jairam Ramesh, the party's general secretary responsible for communications, has been particularly vocal in criticizing the Prime Minister's international travel schedule, arguing that it demonstrates neglect of pressing domestic security concerns. Ramesh recently characterized the Prime Minister as a "Super Premium Frequent Flyer," suggesting that another planned foreign visit would disappoint the people of Manipur and other regions affected by security challenges. This criticism came in the context of Modi's recent four-day diplomatic mission to the United Kingdom and the Maldives, where he successfully concluded a significant free trade agreement with the UK. The Congress communications chief has been particularly critical of what he perceives as the Prime Minister's limited parliamentary presence, noting that Modi typically addresses Parliament only once annually during the Motion of Thanks to the President's Address. Ramesh argued that the gravity of the Pahalgam-Operation Sindoor situation, combined with international implications involving former US President Trump's claims, necessitates the Prime Minister's direct participation in parliamentary discussions. The political dynamics surrounding this debate reflect broader tensions between the ruling party and opposition regarding transparency, accountability, and the appropriate governmental response to security challenges. The Congress party's strategy appears focused on challenging both the operational aspects of the military response and the diplomatic communications surrounding the incident. The timing of these discussions coincides with ongoing questions about intelligence failures, operational effectiveness, and international diplomatic coordination in response to cross-border terrorism. Opposition parties have consistently argued that such matters require thorough parliamentary scrutiny and direct governmental accountability. Tharoor's enigmatic response and uncertain participation status highlight the complex internal dynamics within opposition parties when addressing national security matters. The tension between maintaining party unity and individual conscience becomes particularly pronounced when dealing with military operations and international relations. The parliamentary debate represents a crucial moment for both governmental accountability and opposition strategy, with the potential to influence public perception of the administration's security policies and diplomatic approach to regional challenges.
Hindustan Times
19 hours ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
‘Maunvrat…': Shashi Tharoor's cryptic two-word reply to Operation Sindoor debate question
As Parliament gears up for a high-stakes debate on the Pahalgam terror attack and the government-led Operation Sindoor, a cloud of speculation surrounds whether senior Congress MP Shashi Tharoor will participate in the discussion. Congress MP Shashi Tharoor during the Monsoon session of Parliament(PTI) When asked by reporters outside Parliament on Monday about his possible participation in the debate, Tharoor offered a cryptic two-word response: 'Maunvrat, Maunvrat.' He did not elaborate or take any further questions. The comments come when one of the key talking points in political circles is whether Tharoor, who had recently led a parliamentary outreach delegation to the United States and other countries, will be fielded by the Congress to speak during the debate. The Thiruvananthapuram MP's complicated relationship with the Congress party in recent times have only fueled the suspense. Tharoor's apparent support for the government's swift response to the Pahalgam attack had reportedly led to friction within party ranks. The Congress leadership has not confirmed whether Tharoor will be among the designated speakers so far. The Monsoon session, which witnessed repeated disruptions during its first week, is expected to shift gears Monday with a focused debate on national security and foreign policy concerns. The session that began at 11 AM, saw adjournment minutes later amid ruckus by Opposition party MPs. As the Congress gears up to confront the BJP-led central government over Operation Sindoor, the party has reiterated its demand that Prime Minister Narendra Modi must be present in Parliament when the issue of 'Pahalgam-Operation Sindoor' is taken up for discussion. The grand old party has been pressing for a full-fledged debate on the matter since the monsoon session began last week. Congress general secretary in-charge of communications, Jairam Ramesh, criticised the Prime Minister's foreign travel schedule and accused him of ignoring pressing domestic concerns. '48 hours later, the Super Premium Frequent Flyer will start yet another foreign visit and the people of Manipur will have more cause for disappointment,' Ramesh said, referring to Modi's planned trip abroad. Prime Minister Modi recently returned from a four-day visit to the United Kingdom and the Maldives, where he concluded a significant free trade agreement with the UK. Last week, taking a swipe on social media platform X, Ramesh wrote, 'Very shortly the nattily dressed Prime Minister will give his usual Desh ke Naam Sandesh through the media outside the Parliament Building before the commencement of the Monsoon Session of Parliament. This will be full of his usual platitudes and hypocrisy.' Ramesh further added, 'Prime Minister Modi is very, very, very rarely present in Parliament. He speaks once a year on the Motion of Thanks to the President's Address. But this time he owes it to the country to be present when the issue of Pahalgam-Operation Sindoor-President Trump is finally taken up for discussion.'
Time of India
6 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Opposition protests over SIR, disrupts Lok Sabha work
The INDIA bloc floor leaders' meeting on Tuesday decided to broad-base the issues to be taken up in Parliament this week rather than sticking to the demand for an "immediate discussion" on the Pahalgam-Operation Sindoor issues which, they think, the government is disinclined to hold before PM Modi returns from his foreign tours next week. Therefore, the meeting chose to focus on poll-bound Bihar's SIR issue on Tuesday, which RJD particularly wanted to raise in the Houses. This led to Opposition protests and washout of the entire morning session in the Lok Sabha with two forced adjournments after 11 am and 12 noon even as Opposition MPs staged a protest at the main entrance of Parliament House by denouncing the SIR. At the Opposition bloc's floor leaders' meeting, Rahul Gandhi is learnt to have promised them to soon give a presentation on how the electoral process was "manipulated" in Maharashtra and how the same can happen in Bihar through SIR. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category Finance Healthcare Artificial Intelligence Data Science Design Thinking Cybersecurity Digital Marketing Product Management Others Data Analytics others Project Management Operations Management Degree Public Policy MCA PGDM healthcare Data Science MBA Technology Management CXO Leadership Skills you'll gain: Duration: 9 Months IIM Calcutta SEPO - IIMC CFO India Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 7 Months S P Jain Institute of Management and Research CERT-SPJIMR Fintech & Blockchain India Starts on undefined Get Details After the meeting, Congress leader KC Venugopal spelt out the issues the Opposition bloc wanted to raise in the Houses with a demand that the PM be present to respond to each of the issues. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Better Sleep, Better Mornings Start Here ResMed Buy Now Undo At the Opposition protest site against SIR, RJD MP Manoj Jha said: "If, in a democracy, the voter is not safe, then democracy is not safe."
