Parliament Monsoon Session highlights: Opposition has disrespecting armed forces, says Chirag Paswan

Union Minister Chirag Paswan criticised the Opposition in the Lok Sabha for questioning Operation Sindoor, stating that in an attempt to target one individual, they were disrespecting the armed forces. He asserted that the credit for the operation’s success goes to the valour of Indian soldiers and also acknowledged Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s strong willpower in authorising the mission.

Paswan added that the Opposition seemed to place more trust in foreign narratives than in their own government and accused them of echoing the language of those seeking to divide the nation. He called for an end to politicising national security issues.

Speaking on the ongoing Parliament session, PM Modi said the speech by EAM Dr Jaishankar was outstanding, noting that he effectively highlighted how the world has clearly heard India’s perspective on combating terrorism through Operation Sindoor.

Speaking in the Lok Sabha, AIMIM MP Asaduddin Owaisi praised the armed forces for the success of Operation Sindoor. He highlighted the destruction of the terror camp in Bahawalpur as the operation’s biggest achievement and warned that the Pakistan Army, ISI, and their deep state continue to attempt to weaken India.

Speaking in the Lok Sabha during the debate on Operation Sindoor, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi questioned the government's decision to allow a cricket match with Pakistan. He asked under what circumstances such a match could be justified and said, “How can the conscience of the Government of India allow an India-Pakistan match?”

NCP (Sharad Pawar faction) MP Supriya Sule said Operation Sindoor remains incomplete until the terrorists behind the Pahalgam attack are caught. She emphasised that political blame games will not bring justice to the victims' families. Sule also underlined the significance of the ceasefire, noting that while international voices condemned the terror attack, they especially appreciated India’s decision to cease fire, though there was little discussion on India's military response.

Speaking during the debate on Operation Sindoor in Parliament, Union Minister Anurag Thakur said that the "new normal" in New India is Prime Minister Narendra Modi's policy of zero tolerance towards terrorism. Thakur stated, “We will not wait for the world's permission, we will strike with precision.” Emphasising the shift in India’s strategic posture, he added, “This is not a reaction—this is a doctrine, and this is the new normal.”

During the discussion on Operation Sindoor in the Lok Sabha, NCP (Sharad Pawar faction) MP Supriya Sule shared the emotional appeal of Asawari Jagdale, whose father was killed in the Pahalgam terror attack. Sule said Asawari keeps asking when her father will get justice and when the terrorists will be punished. Once believing Kashmir to be heaven, Asawari and her mother now see it as a place of pain and trauma, Sule told the House.

Speaking in the Lok Sabha, BJP MP Tejasvi Surya said that the conflict during Operation Sindoor was fundamentally different from previous wars. He pointed out that this was not just a traditional military battle fought by soldiers, but one that involved modern tools of warfare, including foreign-supplied drones.

Speaking in the Lok Sabha, BJP MP Tejasvi Surya said that the world now recognises Operation Sindoor as a decisive and total military success, precise in execution, non-escalatory in intent, yet devastating in its impact on the enemy. He further accused the Congress party of working to “hollow out India,” adding, “I say this with full responsibility.”

Speaking on Operation Sindoor in the House, EAM Dr S Jaishankar says, "The focus for our diplomacy was the UN Security Council. The challenge for us was that at this particular point, Pakistan is a member of the Security Council, and we are not. Our goals in the Security Council were two: 1- to get an endorsement from the Security Council of the need for accountability, and 2- to bring to justice those who perpetrated this attack. I am glad to say that if you look at the Security Council statement of 25th April, the members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest terms the terrorist attack. They affirmed that terrorism in all its forms and manifestations constitutes one of the most serious threats to international peace and security. And most importantly, the Council underlined the need to hold the perpetrators, organisers, financiers, and sponsors of this reprehensible act of terrorism accountable and bring them to justice."

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said India’s response to cross-border terrorism from Pakistan would not end with Operation Sindoor, asserting that strong countermeasures will continue as long as such threats persist. Speaking on the government’s broader strategy, Jaishankar said, “The message to stop terrorism was sent loud and clear. Yet the operations continued. Our response will not stop at Operation Sindoor.” He further confirmed that existing visa restrictions on Pakistani nationals will remain in place, outlining New Delhi’s tough stance in the face of ongoing security challenges.

Speaking in the Lok Sabha during the Monsoon Session, Congress MP Deepender Singh Hooda raised concerns over the role of the United States in the India-Pakistan ceasefire. He pointed out that the US President had claimed 28 times that his administration brokered the ceasefire. Hooda alleged that the issue, which was about terrorism, was reduced to a matter of trade and business pressure by the US. He further stated that the US President had also claimed that five planes were downed and even attempted to raise the issue of Kashmir.

Expressing disappointment, Hooda said it was unfortunate that the Indian government did not object to these statements. He concluded by saying that the government should either confront Donald Trump or consider shutting down McDonald’s in India.

During the discussion on Operation Sindoor in Parliament, BJP MP Baijayant Panda informed that even as the House debates the operation, a parallel anti-terror operation, Operation Mahadev, is underway in Jammu and Kashmir. He said that three terrorists have been killed so far, including one who was involved in the Pahalgam attack. 

During the discussion on Operation Sindoor in the Lok Sabha, Shiv Sena (Uddhav faction) MP Arvind Sawant questioned why the Indian government agreed to a ceasefire with Pakistan without setting any preconditions. He pointed out that Pakistan was on the back foot and pleading during the air conflict, yet India did not impose any conditions or sanctions before agreeing to the ceasefire.

Sawant also raised concerns about the repeated claims made by former US President Donald Trump, who has stated multiple times that he intervened to stop the India-Pakistan conflict. He said it was surprising that no one from the government publicly refuted Trump's assertions or clarified the situation.

Speaking in the Lok Sabha, TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee said that the credit for Operation Sindoor goes entirely to the Indian armed forces.

"PM Modi, why once you couldn't post on your 'X' handle that whatever the American President said is incorrect... The moment you stand in front of the American President, your height is reduced to 5 feet, and your chest is reduced to 36 inches from 56 inches. Why are you so afraid of the American President?” Banerjee said. 

During the Lok Sabha debate on Operation Sindoor, Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi raised serious concerns over the lack of transparency surrounding the operation. He questioned Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on how many Indian fighter jets were downed, stressing that the truth must be shared not only with the public but also with the armed forces, who he said were being misled.

Gogoi also criticised the sudden announcement of a ceasefire on May 10, pointing out that while the entire country, including the Opposition, had stood by Prime Minister Modi, the abrupt halt in operations raised questions. Referring to repeated claims by the US President about mediating the ceasefire, Gogoi demanded to know why India stopped the operation and whether it had bowed to external pressure.

DMK MP Tiruchi Siva said that the INDIA bloc was demanding a discussion on the SIR, which he described as a burning issue and a threat to democracy. He stated that the government needed to provide an explanation on the matter. Siva also criticized the absence of the Prime Minister from Parliament and pointed out that the Union Home Minister rarely attended as well. He added that the bloc was seeking to restore democratic processes, but the government was not permitting a discussion on the issue.

Op Sindoor symbol of our strength, demonstrated that India will not remain silent if anyone harms its citizens, said Rajnath Singh.

India desires peaceful and friendly relations with Pakistan and other nations, said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. He emphasized that successive Indian governments have consistently worked towards this goal.

In Operation Sindoor, our armed forces fully achieved the objectives they had set, said Rajnath Singh.

On Operation Sindoor, Defence Minister Rajanth Singh said, "Our government has also made numerous efforts to establish peace with Pakistan. But later, through the 2016 surgical strike, the 2019 Balakot air strike, and the 2025 Operation Sindoor, we have adopted a different path to establish peace.. The stand of the Narendra Modi government is clear - talks and terror cannot go together..."

Taking a jibe at the Opposition, Rajnath Singh said, "Opposition should ask whether Operation Sindoor was successful? The answer is, yes. Opposition should ask, were any of our brave soldiers harmed? The answer is no, none of our soldiers were harmed."

On Operation Sindoor, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said," On 10th May, when the Indian Air Force struck hard at multiple airfields in Pakistan, Pakistan admitted defeat and offered to cease hostilities. This offer was accepted with the caveat that this Operation has only been paused. If any misadventure occurs from Pakistan's side in the future, this Operation will be resumed..."

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in Lok Sabha said that the purpose of Operation Sindoor was to target terrorist camps, their supporters and to destroy them. Singh said," Crossing the border or capturing territory there was not the objective of Operation Sindoor. The aim of launching Operation Sindoor was to eliminate those terror nurseries that Pakistan had nurtured for many years."

During debate in Lok Sabha on Operation Sindoor, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said, "... India paused its action because the predecided political and military objectives were achieved. Saying that this operation was paused under any pressure is baseless and absolutely wrong... In my political life, I have always tried not to speak lies ever...

"S-400, Akash Missile system, Air Defence guns proved to be very useful and completely foiled this attack by Pakistan," said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in Lok Sabha.

On Operation Sindoor, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said, "Our actions were entirely in self-defence, neither provocative nor expansionist. Yet, on May 10, 2025, at approximately 1:30 AM, Pakistan launched a large-scale attack on India using missiles, drones, rockets, and other long-range weapons..."

Rajnath Singh in Lok Sabha said, "After the Pahalgam attack that took the lives of 26 people, Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave the armed forces full freedom to respond to the Pahalgam attack. Our army carefully studied all aspects before launching Operation Sindoor. The objective was to neutralise terrorist infrastructure while ensuring no harm was caused to civilians in Pakistan. In well-coordinated strikes, our armed forces precisely targeted nine terrorist infrastructure sites. Over 100 terrorists, including their trainers and handlers linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba, were targeted in the operation. We killed terrorists in their houses. We took revenge of the 'sindoor' (vermilion) of our mothers and sisters."

Commencing his address, the Defence Minister paid tribute to the country's armed forces. He heaped praise on the Indian armed forces' Operation Sindoor, which was launched on May 7, against the terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. He also noted that over 100 terrorists were eliminated in this operation.

Rajya Sabha adjourned for day amid Opposition's protest over SIR issue.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh opens the debate on Operation Sindoor in Lok Sabha. During a debate in the Lok Sabha on Operation Sindoor, Singh said, "I pay my tributes to the brave soldiers who have sacrificed their lives for the nation."

Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi said, "It appears that the government does not want a discussion on Operation Sindoor...We are not allowed to speak, and then allegations are levelled at us. We want to take part in the discussion on Operation Sindoor, but you just saw that no opposition members raised placards or entered the Well of the House. Even then, the House was adjourned...Let it start, we are ready."

Parliament Monsoon Session: TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee said, "It is not a question of participation in the discussion. We are demanding a discussion on SIR. It is a current and important issue... Earlier, voters used to choose the government, but now, the Narendra Modi government is saying that it will choose the voters. This is a murder of democracy. Why is the government afraid of committing to a discussion on SIR?"

A total of six Congress MPs will participate in the Operation Sindoor debate in the Lok Sabha during a 16-hour-long discussion. The names are:

1. Gaurav Gagoi
2. Priyanka Gandhi Vandra
3. Deepender Hooda
4. Praniti S Shinde
5. Saptagiri Ulaka
6. Bijender S Ola 

Lok Sabha adjourned till 2 pm.

Rajya Sabha proceedings adjourned till 2 pm amid Opposition uproar over various issues.

Lok Sabha proceedings adjourned till 1 pm. Speaker Om Birla said, "First, you ask for a debate on Operation Sindoor, then in the House, you come into the Well of the House. If you want to participate in a discussion, please take your seats. Do you want a discussion on Operation Sindoor or not?... Should I adjourn the House?"

Union Home Minister Amit Shah reaches the Parliament.

Out of the total 16 hours allocated for discussion on Operation Sindoor in Rajya Sabha, Congress has been allotted an approximate time of two hours, during which Rajya Sabha LoP Mallikarjun Kharge will open the debate in the House.

Rajya Sabha adjourned till 12 noon amid Opposition uproar as Chair rejects adjournment notices to discuss revision of electoral rolls in Bihar.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh leaves from his residence for the Parliament. The Defence Minister will address the Lok Sabha at 12 pm today.

Lok Sabah adjourned till 12 pm amid sloganeering by Opposition MPs. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said, "(Congress leader) Mr Gogoi and other leaders came and said that a discussion should be held on Operation Sindoor, but why are you not letting the House to function? Why are you creating a ruckus? Zero Hour is an important session… The House is adjourned till 12 noon."

Proceedings of both Houses- Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha begin. 

Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge join the INDIA bloc protest inside Parliament premises against the SIR exercise in Bihar.

On Operation Sindoor discussion in Lok Sabha today, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister, Kiren Rijiju said, "...It was the wish of the people of India, that the PM decided to launch Operation Sindoor through the Indian Army. Today, the Lok Sabha will take up the discussion on the Operation Sindoor in response to the Pahalgam terror attack... I request the Opposition, especially the Congress, not to do anything to harm India's interests and not speak Pakistan's language. We have to be mindful... We have to maintain the dignity of the Indian armed forces. The Congress and the Opposition should not speak anything that could harm the national interests... Whatever they speak against India is used by the Pakistanis and India's enemies outside..."

Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson and MP, Sonia Gandhi, joins the Opposition's protest against Bihar SIR.

INDIA bloc protests over the SIR exercise in Bihar at the Parliament premises.

A meeting of INDIA bloc Floor leaders is being held in Parliament House as the Monsoon session is underway.

PM Narendra Modi arrives in Parliament. Lok Sabha to hold 16-hour special discussion on Operation Sindoor today.

On P Chidambaram saying "No proof Pahalgam terrorists came from Pakistan," BJP MP Nishikant Dubey said, "The Congress has become a traitor organisation. What is the existence of the Congress that participated in the freedom struggle? Rahul Gandhi signs MoU with China's Communist Party. There are huge corruption charges... They had decided to sell the nation away, but PM Modi came in between. They are not able to digest this strong leadership..."

On the Operation Sindoor discussion in Lok Sabha today, Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi said, "We will give a list of our speakers in the Speaker's Office. Today, the government will have to tell the truth."

NDA MPs hold a protest outside the Parliament against All India Imam Association (AIIA) President Moulana Sajid Rashidi's derogatory remark against Samajwadi Party MP Dimple Yadav during a television debate.

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said, "Discussion on #OperationSindoor to begin today... When Ravan crossed the Laxman Rekha, Lanka burned. When Pakistan crossed the red lines drawn by India, terrorist camps faced the fire!"

Bahujan Samaj Party president Mayawati said the discussion on Operation Sindoor, starting in Parliament on Monday, should be approached by both the ruling alliance and the opposition by "rising above partisan politics".  "The discussion on 'Operation Sindoor' starting in Parliament today should be approached by both the ruling party and the opposition by rising above partisan politics," Mayawati posted on X in Hindi. "Going forward, the government and the opposition should work together under a solid strategy to ensure that no woman's sindoor is wiped away and no mother has to lose her son; this is also the demand of the time," the BSP chief added in the same post.

In a move to show strength amid the ongoing monsoon session of Parliament, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has called upon all the MPs of alliance parties that remain part of the larger National Democratic Alliance (NDA). The BJP requested that all NDA MPs be present at the Makar Dwar of the Parliament today at 10:00 am. Lok Sabha is set to hold a special discussion on 'Operation Sindoor', India's military response to the Pahalgam terror attack, on Monday.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will address the Lok Sabha at around 12 pm today.

Opposition parties have been demanding a discussion on the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor and have sought the government's clarification over US President Donald Trump's repeated claims that he brokered a ceasefire between India and Pakistan. The Opposition parties had been demanding PM Modi's presence during the debate.  

The discussion on Operation Sindoor will begin in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday (July 29). Rajnath Singh and S Jaishankar will be among ministers who will take part in the discussion in the Rajya Sabha, sources said. TDP's Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu and GM Harish Balayogi are expected to participate in the discussion on Op Sindoor in the Lok Sabha. The sources said the party has been allotted 30 minutes. From the Samajwadi Party, its chief Akhilesh Yadav, and MP Rajiv Rai will participate in the debate.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is likely to initiate the discussion on Operation Sindhoor in the Lok Sabha on Monday. Sources said that Home Minister Amit Shah, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and BJP MPs Anurag Thakur and Nishikant Dubey are also expected to take part in the discussion in Lok Sabha. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to intervene in the discussion in the Lok Sabha. He may also intervene in the discussion in the Rajya Sabha.

Twenty-six civilians were killed in the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir, after which India retaliated through precision strikes under Operation Sindoor, targeting terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK).

Lok Sabha is set to hold a special discussion on 'Operation Sindoor', India's military response to the Pahalgam terror attack, today. A fiery debate on the Pahalgam attack and Operation Sindoor is expected to unfold in Parliament, between top leaders from the ruling alliance and the Opposition. Lok Sabha List of Business for Monday states, "Special Discussion on India's strong, successful and decisive 'Operation Sindoor' in response to terrorist attack in Pahalgam".