The sixth day of Parliament's monsoon session sparked extensive discussions in both houses concerning Operation Sindoor and the Pahalgam attack. Government figures, including the Prime Minister, Home Minister, and Defense Minister, presented their perspectives, while the opposition raised questions on the government's policies and intentions.
The debate focused on three major issues: First, was the Pahalgam attack an intelligence failure? Second, why the ceasefire happened? Third, were there losses of fighter jets during Operation Sindoor?
Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra posed serious questions about the Pahalgam terrorist attack, labeling it an intelligence failure and demanded the resignation of Home Minister Amit Shah. She questioned, “Who is responsible for citizens' safety? Is it not the Prime Minister, the Home Minister, the Defense Minister, or the National Security Advisor?”
Priyanka accused the government of leaving citizens at God's mercy in the Baisaran Valley. Prior to her allegations, Home Minister Amit Shah had responded to the Pahalgam attack asserting the vigilance of security agencies.
Referring to historical events, Priyanka Gandhi mentioned that between India and Pakistan, the war was on the verge of halting, and Trump announced it. Yet, the government remained silent on why the war was interrupted.
She invoked Indira Gandhi’s example, saying she did not yield to President Nixon's demand and eventually divided Pakistan.
She stated, “After Operation Sindoor, a Pakistani general, his hands stained with blood, was having lunch with Trump. Will the Prime Minister take responsibility? If our aircraft suffered losses during this operation, what's there to hide? Yesterday Rajnath Singh said no infrastructure damage occurred, so why not clarify that the aircraft remained unharmed?
Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav also criticized the government, attributing the attack to intelligence failure. He asked, “If nothing was learned from Pulwama, when will the government take responsibility?”
Mockingly, he commented on the decorated Rafale jets, questioning how effective they were.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi struck back at the opposition, accusing them of echoing Pakistan's voice. He reminded them that before 2014, the nation was advised to safeguard themselves due to explosives scattered countrywide.
Modi alleged that Congress had given Pakistan a 'clean chit' and that the opposition was demanding what Pakistan demands.
During discussions on Operation Sindoor in Parliament, the opposition repeatedly questioned why the Prime Minister did not announce the India-Pakistan ceasefire. Why was this announcement made by President Donald Trump?
Rahul Gandhi dared, “If you have the courage, let the PM say Trump is lying. If you have even half the guts of Indira Gandhi, say it.”
Prime Minister Modi responded that he had already warned the U.S. Vice President that Pakistan's intentions would backfire.
Home Minister Amit Shah stated that Pakistan had no option but to surrender, indicating that was why Pakistan's DGMO called India's DGMO about the ceasefire.
Meanwhile, Akhilesh Yadav claimed that it was due to the close friendship between Modi and Trump that Trump was given the task to announce the ceasefire.
Rahul Gandhi questioned the government on how many fighter jets were lost during Operation Sindoor, expressing that had his advice been taken, five jets wouldn't have been downed.
Priyanka Gandhi also added that while a Pakistani general was dining with Trump, India's aircraft faced damage.
She asked, “If our aircraft suffered damage, why is the government hesitant to disclose it?”
Prime Minister Modi retorted that the whole world stood by India, except for Congress. He remarked, “When it was time to applaud the bravery of our forces, Congress demoralized them with detrimental statements to national security.”
