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Parliament Ready for Fiery Debate on Pahalgam Attack & Operation Sindoor
India's Parliament is set for an intense week of debates starting Monday, July 28, 2025. The focus will be on the recent Pahalgam terror attack and 'Operation Sindoor', as the ruling NDA and the Opposition prepare for a significant showdown over national security and foreign policy. Expect high-profile ministers and opposition leaders to lead the charge in what's anticipated to be a marathon 16-hour discussion in each House.
The usually boisterous Monsoon Session of Parliament, after a week of disruption, is poised for a significant and potentially explosive turn. Beginning Monday, July 28, 2025, both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha will dive into a marathon debate concerning the recent Pahalgam terror attack and the subsequent 'Operation Sindoor'. This highly anticipated discussion is set to pit the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) against a united Opposition on critical issues of national security and foreign policy.
Sources indicate that the government will field its heaviest hitters, including Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, to articulate its stance. There are even whispers of Prime Minister Narendra Modi intervening to highlight his government's "robust" track record on national security.
Leading the charge for the Opposition are expected to be Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, Leaders of the Opposition in their respective Houses, alongside Samajwadi Party's Akhilesh Yadav and other prominent voices.
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju confirmed on July 25 that the Opposition had agreed to the debate, with the Lok Sabha taking it up first on Monday, followed by the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. Both sides have consented to a substantial 16-hour discussion in each House, a timeframe that often extends in practice.
The ruling NDA is not only bringing forth its ministerial powerhouses but also members from the seven multi-party delegations that travelled globally post-Operation Sindoor to present India's case. Figures like Shrikant Shinde of Shiv Sena, Sanjay Jha of JD(U), and Harish Balayogi of TDP are expected to contribute their perspectives.
An interesting sidebar to watch will be the role of Congress's Shashi Tharoor. Having led a delegation to the US, his prior enthusiastic endorsement of the government's actions post-Pahalgam has reportedly strained ties with his party. Despite this, his leadership of an important delegation might pave the way for his participation in the debate.
The Opposition's criticism largely revolves around alleged intelligence lapses that led to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which tragically claimed 26 civilian lives. Furthermore, US President Donald Trump's repeated claims of mediating a ceasefire between India and Pakistan have become a focal point for the Opposition, with Rahul Gandhi consistently questioning the government's foreign policy and suggesting a lack of international support for India during Operation Sindoor.
On the other hand, Prime Minister Modi has staunchly defended Operation Sindoor, which targeted terror sites in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and Pakistan in the aftermath of the Pahalgam attack. He has lauded the operation for achieving "100 per cent" of its objectives and showcasing the prowess of India's indigenous defence capabilities. The four-day conflict that ensued after Pakistan's retaliation saw India assert significant damage to several Pakistani air bases. Modi has declared a "new normal" in India's response to Pakistan-linked terrorism, vowing no distinction between terrorists and their sponsors.
Beyond the core issues of Pahalgam and Operation Sindoor, a simmering point of contention remains the Opposition's demand for a parliamentary discussion on the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar by the Election Commission. The Opposition largely stalled the first week of Parliament over this, alleging the exercise is a political manoeuvre to aid the BJP-led alliance in the upcoming state polls, a claim the EC refutes, asserting its focus solely on ensuring eligible voters. Rijiju has indicated that while crucial, other issues cannot be taken up simultaneously, and a decision on the SIR debate will follow as per parliamentary rules.
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