Shashi Tharoor declines Congress' request to speak on Op Sindoor: Sources
After a week of disruptions, Parliament is set to begin discussions on the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor on Monday during the ongoing Monsoon Session. Both the BJP-led NDA and the opposition are preparing to field their senior leaders in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha for the high-stakes debate.
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