New Delhi: Amid mounting pressure from the Opposition to convene a special session of Parliament to discuss Operation Sindoor, government sources have said that such a demand is “not justified” with the Monsoon Session already scheduled for July.
The Congress-led Opposition has been demanding a dedicated session to address recent developments around the military operation against Pakistan and comments made by Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan regarding the downing of jets during the conflict. However, government officials have clarified that a special session is not on the cards at this time.
Sources indicated that discussions on Operation Sindoor could take place during the upcoming Monsoon Session, where Defence Minister Rajnath Singh may also deliver a detailed statement. The government, however, dismissed speculation about a special session being planned to mark the 50th anniversary of the Emergency on June 25-26, calling it “a figment of imagination.”
The controversy gained momentum following comments by CDS Chauhan during the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore. Speaking to Bloomberg TV, he acknowledged the tactical lessons learned during the operation, saying, “What is important is not the jet being down, but why they were down… we understood the mistake, corrected it, and resumed operations with successful long-range targeting.”
His remarks triggered strong reactions from the Opposition, with Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge accusing the government of misleading the nation. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi also demanded transparency on how many jets India lost during the four-day military engagement with Pakistan between May 7 and 10.
Over 200 Opposition MPs in the Lok Sabha have signed a letter addressed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging him to convene a special session to discuss the operation and ensure accountability.
Meanwhile, the government has taken steps on the international front by sending seven all-party delegations abroad to highlight Pakistan’s support for terrorism and to strengthen India’s diplomatic stance. Prime Minister Modi is expected to meet these delegates upon their return, with the meeting likely to be held around June 9 or 10 in New Delhi.
Despite the political storm, the Centre appears firm on its position, preferring to address the matter within the framework of the upcoming regular session rather than calling for a special sitting.
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