Monsoon Session of Parliament from July 21 to August 12: First session after Operation Sindoor
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Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday announced that the Monsoon Session of Parliament will be held from July 21 to August 12, 2025. This will be the first session after Operation Sindoor , a major counter-terror operation by India.The Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs, chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has recommended the dates, he told reporters here.The announcement by Rijiju comes against the backdrop of a demand for special session by opposition leaders to discuss Operation Sindoor.Under the rules, all issue can be discussed during the Monsoon session, the Minister said responding to a question on the opposition's demand.On May 7, India carried out Operation Sindoor in response to the deadly Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, where 26 people were killed by Pakistan-backed terrorists.The Indian Armed Forces struck terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, killing over 100 terrorists linked to groups like Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba , and Hizbul Mujahideen.In retaliation, Pakistan fired across the Line of Control and the International Border, and also tried drone attacks on civilian areas. India hit back by destroying Pakistan's air defence systems, radar networks, and communication centres, and damaged 11 of their airbases.A few days later, on May 10, both countries agreed to stop the fighting.The government said the strikes were necessary to send a strong message and prevent future terror attacks.Following the operation, an all-party delegation was also sent to key partner countries to strengthen diplomatic ties and promote India's stance against terrorism on the global stage.Since the operation, several political parties have reacted differently. While some extended support, others called for greater transparency and detailed briefings.There have also been allegations that the Centre is using the operation as a tool for campaigning in upcoming state elections.Questions have also been raised about the roles of the Home Ministry and Defence Ministry , and how prepared India is to handle security threats in the future.
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