Both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha to hold marathon discussions next week as PM Modi heads for two-nation trip
The central government has finally agreed to hold a debate on the Pahalgam terror attack and the highly sensitive Operation Sindoor, following sustained pressure from the Opposition on the first day of the Monsoon session of Parliament.
According to top parliamentary sources, both Houses will conduct a comprehensive debate on the issues next week. The Lok Sabha has earmarked 16 hours, while the Rajya Sabha has allocated 9 hours for the deliberations. The breakthrough came as Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to leave for a two-nation diplomatic tour on July 23 and will return by the weekend.
This marks a key moment in the ongoing standoff between the Congress-led Opposition and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led central government over what they describe as “serious national security concerns.” The Opposition has been pushing for an immediate and in-depth discussion, insisting that the Prime Minister must personally respond on the floor of Parliament.
Congress President and Leader of the Opposition in Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, took the lead in raising these concerns. Speaking in the Upper House, Kharge demanded a two-day debate on what he termed as “burning issues,” which include the Pahalgam attack, the military operation dubbed Operation Sindoor, internal security failures, and allegations concerning foreign influence in India’s military affairs.
“Two months ago, we demanded a special session to address these issues. Now that the session has begun, we expect at least two full days of debate, with the Prime Minister answering our concerns,” said Kharge in a fiery address.
Referring to the recent revelations by Jammu & Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, who acknowledged certain security lapses in the Pahalgam region, Kharge asked, “Why has the government not clarified its position even after three months, while the perpetrators of this gruesome attack are still at large?”
He also brought up controversial statements attributed to former U.S. President Donald Trump, who allegedly claimed that he helped prevent further escalation during the Operation Sindoor standoff.
“This country needs to know—did a foreign power intervene to stop our military? Why is the government silent on Trump’s assertions?” Kharge asked.
Responding to these questions, Leader of the House in Rajya Sabha and senior BJP leader J.P. Nadda asserted that the government is fully prepared for a detailed debate.
“We are not afraid of discussion. The government is ready and willing to speak at length,” Nadda said. He added that the scheduled debate will provide clarity to all parties and the public on the facts of the matter.
As the Monsoon session began, the Opposition flooded both Houses with adjournment notices, calling for the suspension of all other business to prioritize these debates. In a rare display of bipartisan commitment to parliamentary debate, Chairman of Rajya Sabha Jagdeep Dhankhar reassured Opposition MPs that a “full-fledged debate will be facilitated at the earliest.”
While both sides appear to have struck a temporary truce by agreeing to schedule discussions next week, it remains to be seen how the government addresses the pointed questions raised by the Opposition—and whether PM Modi himself will participate.
Final Thoughts of The Trending People:
The Centre’s agreement to hold a structured and extended debate on the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor is a step toward greater accountability and transparency in matters of national security. However, with persistent allegations of security failures and foreign interference looming large, the onus lies on the Modi government to respond clearly and convincingly. Citizens expect not only answers but assurance that such grave lapses won’t be repeated. All eyes will now be on Parliament next week, where the nation hopes rhetoric will give way to responsibility.