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Op Sindoor Debate LIVE Updates: Rajnath to open debate, Rahul key Opposition speaker; NDA meeting underway
Ahead of the crucial debate on Operation Sindoor, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju urged the Congress and Opposition parties to refrain from making any statements in Parliament that could harm India's national interest or appear to favour Pakistan. "Everyone must ensure the dignity and spirit of the Indian Army is upheld. The country's enemies should not be emboldened by foul language used by opposition leaders," Rijiju said.
Sources say both Houses are expected to witness uproar over the Bihar SIR row, while the Lok Sabha will function in the afternoon for the Operation Sindoor debate.
Both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha resumed proceedings on Monday, with the Lower House seeing protests from Opposition members before the Operation Sindoor discussion began.
The Lok Sabha on Monday(July 28) is holding a special discussion on Operation Sindoor, India's military response to the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, as part of the ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament.
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju emphasised that the Business Advisory Committee has scheduled the debate, following requests from the Opposition, including the Congress, which had earlier written to the government seeking a discussion on the operation.
While several issues were on the Opposition's agenda, it was agreed that Operation Sindoor would be taken up first.
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