Parliament Debate Heats Up Over Pahalgam Attack and ‘Operation Sindoor’; PM Modi Responds to Opposition

New Delhi: The Monsoon Session of Parliament witnessed high drama on Friday, with heated exchanges between the Opposition and Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. The attack, which claimed the lives of five Indian Army soldiers, dominated the discussion and saw the Opposition demanding clarity on the security situation and a firm strategy from the government.

The conversation took a more intense turn after the Union government launched ‘Operation Sindoor’, a counter-offensive in the region targeting militant hideouts. The Opposition accused the government of reactive politics and questioned the intelligence failure that led to the ambush in the first place.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi led the Opposition charge, stating, "We need accountability. Our soldiers are dying, and there must be answers." He also criticized the government’s Kashmir policy, claiming it lacked long-term vision.

Prime Minister Modi, while addressing the House, condemned the attack and assured that those responsible would not be spared. He emphasized that security forces had already taken decisive action under Operation Sindoor and that India would not bow down to terrorism.

“We are proud of our soldiers. Their sacrifices will not go in vain,” Modi said, while urging the Opposition to show unity in matters of national security. He also referenced past global statements of solidarity, including remarks from former US President Donald Trump, who had acknowledged India’s fight against terror in the region during his term.

The Prime Minister's speech was met with both applause from treasury benches and heckling from Opposition members, underlining the deep divide on security policy. The session concluded with calls for a more structured national security debate in upcoming sittings.