Centre ready for Op Sindoor discussion in Parliament, won't shy away: Kiren Rijiju

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Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Sunday said the government is ready to hold discussions on key issues, including Operation Sindoor, during the monsoon session of Parliament, which begins Monday, July 21. He assured that the Centre will not shy away from any topic and is committed to running the House smoothly.Speaking after an all-party meeting, Rijiju said, 'We are open to discussing important issues like Operation Sindoor in Parliament. There must be coordination between the government and the Opposition to ensure proper functioning of the House.'advertisementWhen asked about the Opposition's plan to raise US President Trump's ceasefire claims, Rijiju responded that the government will address all questions inside Parliament, not outside. 'We will respond appropriately during the Parliament,' he said.#WATCH | After the all-party meeting, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju says, "This is a very good opinion. The all-party delegations to different parties in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor had gone down very well, effectively and all those great experiences must be pic.twitter.com/JzyhjPkULT— ANI (@ANI) July 20, 2025
Rijiju also stressed the importance of constructive debate, adding that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is always present in Parliament whenever important matters arise.He added that the government is prepared to table 17 bills during the monsoon session and will respond to all queries during debates. 'We are ready for discussions with an open heart. We value rules and parliamentary traditions,' Rijiju said.The all-party meeting saw participation from 51 political parties, with 54 members attending. Rijiju called the meeting constructive, stating that parties from all sides, NDA, UPA (INDIA bloc), and independents, shared their views and demanded debates on various issues.The Centre has taken note of these points and urged both the ruling party and the Opposition to work together. 'We may belong to different ideologies, but ensuring that Parliament runs properly is everyone's responsibility - Opposition's as well as Government's," ' Rijiju said.On the issue of Justice Yashwant Verma, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju said that more than 100 MPs have signed a motion seeking his impeachment, which the government plans to bring forward during the current Parliament session. Rijiju added that the timeline for its introduction is yet to be decided and will be shared in due course."The government will bring an impeachment motion against Justice Yashwant Varma in this session. MPs have signed the motion for impeachment. Timeline can't be told right nowwe will decide and tell you later,' he said.#WATCH | After the all-party meeting, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju says, "In the Justice Varma case, the process will be undertaken together by all parties. This is not the move by the Government alone." pic.twitter.com/oeX3d8L0b7— ANI (@ANI) July 20, 2025Furthermore, while speaking to the media, Rijiju acknowledged that MPs from parties with fewer members often get less time to speak.He said the government will raise the matter with the Lok Sabha Speaker and Rajya Sabha Chairman to ensure fair time allocation and it will be taken up in the Business Advisory Committee (BAC).- EndsTune InMust Watch