BJP MP Baijayant Jay Panda, during the discussion on Operation Sindoor in Parliament, told the House that it appears that at least one terrorist involved in the Pahalgam attack has been neutralised in an ongoing anti-terror operation, Mahadev, in Jammu and Kashmir.
Meanwhile, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday took a swipe at the Opposition during a discussion on Operation Sindoor in the Lok Sabha, stating that the focus must not remain on small issues when aiming to achieve a higher feat, as it can divert attention from national security.
Noting that Operation Sindoor marks a new face and a new normal in India's fight against cross-border terrorism, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday firmly rejected claims of any third-party mediation in cessation of hostilities between India and Pakistan and also said that a
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday lashed out at the Opposition over Operation Sindoor discussion, alleging that they want a discussion because the truth will come out and their false narrative will collapse.
Initiating the discussion on Operation Sindoor in Lok Sabha, the Defence Minister said, "I feel proud when I say this, that our defence systems, counter drone systems, and electronic equipment completely foiled Pakistan's attack. Pakistan could not hit any of the targets, and no important
Union Ministers Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Piyush Goyal have sharply criticised the Opposition for evading a parliamentary discussion on Operation Sindoor. Chouhan alleged that Congress leader P Chidambaram's remarks on Pakistan's role in the Pahalgam terror attack mirrored Islamabad's lan
Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju urged the Opposition to allow an uninterrupted discussion on Operation Sindoor in the Lok Sabha, emphasising the importance of a constructive debate on the issue of national security.
"They want to escape and before the session itself, they want to create something in people's minds that we are not in a constructive process," Chamala told ANI.
"The Parliament is ready to discuss Operation Sindoor. First of all, I would like to extend my gratitude on behalf of the Parliament towards brave jawans who have sacrificed for the country whenever required," Singh said while addressing Lok Sabha.
After the Lok Sabha was adjourned for the third time on Monday, BJP MP Nishikant Dubey claimed that the Congress is running away from discussion on Operation Sindoor, scheduled to held today, alleging that the largest Oppostion party is in "fear" of Pakistan and China being exposed.
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is scheduled to open the discussion on Operation Sindoor, India's military response to the Pahalgam terror attack, in Lok Sabha on Monday.
Birla said that there was discussion with leaders of all parties, referring to the all party meeting held on Friday to decide on the Operation Sindoor discussion, calling the Opposition to show commitment to the discussion they sought.