A two-day debate in the Lok Sabha addressed Operation Sindoor and the Pahalgam terror attack. The opposition raised questions regarding security lapses and accountability, while the government asserted the elimination of terrorists and strategic success.
Monsoon Session: The ruling party and the opposition clashed during a two-day special debate in the Lok Sabha concerning Operation Sindoor and the Pahalgam terror attack. The opposition demanded answers from the government regarding security lapses, the transparency of the operation, and issues like foreign intervention. Meanwhile, Home Minister Amit Shah and Prime Minister Narendra Modi bly criticized the actions taken against terrorists, India's strategic capabilities, and the policies of previous governments. This debate proved to be a decisive turning point in Parliament regarding issues such as security, diplomacy, and accountability.
1. What happened to the terrorists involved in the Pahalgam attack?
The Lok Sabha debate began with the question of what happened to the terrorists involved in the Pahalgam terror attack. Opposition leaders—Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, and Akhilesh Yadav—unanimously asked about the whereabouts of the terrorists who carried out the attack.
Home Minister Amit Shah answered this question. He stated that the army had eliminated all three terrorists involved in the Pahalgam attack—Suleiman, Afghan, and Jibran—under "Operation Mahadev." Shah also asserted that the government had concrete evidence that these terrorists were Pakistani.
2. How did the attack happen, and who is responsible for the security lapse?
The second major issue of the debate was the security lapse. Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav questioned how the terrorists managed to enter the valley when intelligence agencies were already on alert.
Amit Shah responded that the government takes responsibility and is not denying it. He cited the bravery of the security forces and the challenging geographical conditions of the valley. He also stated that the government acted swiftly after the terrorist incident and eliminated the terrorists.
3. Trump's Ceasefire Claim: What is the truth?
During the debate, a significant question arose regarding the alleged claim by US President Donald Trump that he brokered a ceasefire between India and Pakistan. The opposition raised this as a question on the government's foreign policy.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi responded by stating that India does not accept the interference of any foreign power in its security matters. He said that the operation was stopped only after Pakistan surrendered, not due to any foreign pressure.
Modi also mentioned that there was a conversation with US Vice President JD Vance, but India's policy is clear—we do not fear any threats, and action will be taken on our terms. Foreign Minister S Jaishankar also bly defended the government's position on this issue.
4. Ambiguity on Rafale Aircraft Crash
Congress MP Amarinder Singh Raja Warring claimed in Parliament that a part of a Rafale aircraft had crashed in Punjab, resulting in the death of one person and injuries to several others. He also presented photos as evidence.
However, no clear information was provided by the central government on this matter. Defense Minister Rajnath Singh labeled the opposition's questions as unpatriotic, stating that the question should be how many enemy bases our air force had destroyed. He also said that the operation is not yet fully completed, so detailed information related to it cannot be provided at this time.
5. Objective and Achievement of Operation Sindoor
PM Modi clarified in the Lok Sabha that Operation Sindoor was not just a retaliatory military action but a part of India's new counter-terrorism policy. He said that this operation was carried out to respond to Pakistan's nuclear blackmail, and in it, India made it clear that it would no longer differentiate between terrorists and their sponsors.
Modi stated that the Indian Army responded to the terrorist attack in Pahalgam on April 22 in just 22 minutes. The army precisely targeted and destroyed the terrorists' launchpads and training camps. PM Modi described this operation as proof of India's strategic and military capabilities.
6. Why wasn't PoK taken?
The opposition argued that when Pakistan was on its knees, why didn't India take back PoK (Pakistan-occupied Kashmir). On this, Prime Minister Modi said that the objective of Operation Sindoor was not to capture land, but to destroy Pakistan's terrorist infrastructure.
He targeted the Congress, saying that those who are talking about PoK today should first answer whose government gave Pakistan the opportunity to occupy PoK.
7. Sharp Political Debate Regarding Nehru
During the debate, PM Modi mentioned Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, stating that the country is still suffering the consequences of wrong decisions taken after independence. He described Congress's policy on issues like Aksai Chin, Rann of Kutch, and Kartarpur as a failure.
Modi said that even after the victory of 1971, when India captured 93,000 Pakistani soldiers and gained territorial advantage, the Congress government made no attempt to take back PoK. Amit Shah also targeted the Congress and Samajwadi Party, saying that those who are asking questions today have themselves been shirking their responsibilities.
