Congress Slams PM Modi Over Delay in Op Sindoor Debate
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh launched a strong attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi for delaying the parliamentary debate on Operation Sindoor and the Pahalgam terror attack. Ramesh contrasted today’s handling with the way former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee swiftly established a four-member Kargil Review Committee within days of the 1999 conflict, emphasising a loss in transparency and accountability under the current BJP leadership.
Delay Sparks Opposition Outcry
Ramesh accused the government of avoiding timely discussion on national security, claiming that Parliament has yet to schedule the debate despite opposition demands. He pointed out that Vajpayee’s government had arranged prompt review mechanisms, while his party is delaying any formal inquiry into Op Sindoor.
Opposition Demands Prime Minister’s Presence
The Congress has insisted that PM Modi personally appear in the debate, arguing citizens deserve direct answers. Other opposition parties like AAP prefer a broader discussion without insisting on Modi’s presence. Meanwhile, Rahul Gandhi urged immediate parliamentary attention to Trump’s claims of brokering a ceasefire during Op Sindoor, calling the lack of response by the Prime Minister troubling.
Parliament Set for Stormy Showdown
The Monsoon Session has already witnessed disruptions over scheduling the Op Sindoor debate. The government has agreed to a 16-hour special discussion in Rajya Sabha, and Lok Sabha is due to hold the debate on July 28. With PM Modi’s return from foreign visits, attendance is expected but not confirmed.
Broader Political Fallout
Other Congress leaders such as Kumari Selja and Pawan Khera have criticised the BJP for politicising Op Sindoor for electoral gains while suppressing bipartisan cooperation. Telangana CM A. Revanth Reddy also accused the government of yielding to U.S. pressure in the conflict, contrasting sharply with Congress’s strategy of national unity in security matters.
In response, the BJP has defended its approach, stating that it values procedural norms and national interest. As parliamentary proceedings on Op Sindoor commence, tensions between the government and opposition are expected to peak—testing both legislative priorities and political integrity.
