Parliament monsoon session: Op Sindoor, Pahalgam attack on agenda today after week of disruption | Top points

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28 Jul, 2025

The Monsoon Session of Parliament, which began on July 21, resumes on Monday, July 28, with an intense and highly anticipated debate on Operation Sindoor   India's military retaliation to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives. After a week marked by chaos, disruptions, and political standoffs, the government and Opposition are now set to lock horns over the country’s security response and other simmering issues.

Operation Sindoor: On the Floor for Debate

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is set to lead the Lok Sabha debate on Operation Sindoor   India’s targeted military response against Pakistan-based terror outfits. The four-day conflict, initiated after the Pahalgam attack, saw India inflict significant damage on several Pakistani air bases.

Home Minister Amit Shah, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, and BJP leaders Anurag Thakur and Nishikant Dubey are also expected to speak during the discussion. Prime Minister Narendra Modi may intervene in both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, adding to the gravity of the occasion.

The Rajya Sabha will take up the discussion on Tuesday, July 29, with senior ministers expected to participate.

The Lok Sabha's official agenda describes the debate as a “special discussion on India’s strong, successful, and decisive Operation Sindoor in response to the Pahalgam terror attack.”

Key Participants and International Backdrop

A wide spectrum of voices is expected, including NDA members from delegations that visited over 30 world capitals post-operation. MPs like Shrikant Shinde, Sanjay Jha, and Harish Balayogi will share their perspectives.

Speculation surrounds whether Shashi Tharoor, who praised the operation during his US visit, will be allowed to speak by the Congress, given his strained relations with the party leadership.

Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi has heavily criticized India’s foreign policy, using former US President Donald Trump’s remarks about mediating a ceasefire to question the legitimacy of Operation Sindoor and accuse the government of lacking global support. The government has flatly rejected Trump’s claims.

Disruptions, Protests, and the Bihar SIR Row

The first week of the Monsoon Session was riddled with disruptions, particularly over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls in Bihar, which the opposition alleges is a tool to disenfranchise voters and tilt the electoral scale in favour of the BJP.

Leaders from the INDIA bloc, including Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav, staged a protest at Parliament’s Makar Dwar, carrying placards with slogans like “Death of Democracy” and “Stealing of Indian Rights.”

Despite repeated adjournment motions by the Opposition, the government, led by Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, made it clear that Operation Sindoor will be discussed first, followed by other matters as per Parliamentary procedure.

Speaker’s Reproach and Role of Judiciary

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla expressed concern over the constant disruptions and warned that such behavior sets a poor precedent for newly elected MPs. He emphasized the importance of Question Hour for ensuring government accountability.

Amid these tensions, a parallel issue added fuel to the fire   the impeachment motion against Justice Yashwant Varma, supported by 145 Lok Sabha MPs and 63 Rajya Sabha MPs. The motion, citing allegations of corruption and large sums of cash found at his residence, was filed under Articles 124, 217, and 218 of the Constitution.

Union Minister Rijiju confirmed that the Lok Sabha would proceed with impeachment discussions, with all-party consensus backing the motion. Meanwhile, Justice Varma is expected to challenge the inquiry findings in the Supreme Court on July 28, arguing procedural lapses in the investigation.

What Lies Ahead

As the Monsoon Session moves forward   with 21 sittings scheduled until August 21   the next 48 hours are crucial. With 16 hours of debate allocated to Operation Sindoor in each House, Monday and Tuesday will shape not only the narrative around India’s national security doctrine but also test the Parliament’s ability to function amidst growing political polarization.

While the spotlight remains on India’s counterterrorism stance, the brewing storm over the Bihar SIR issue, internal party rifts, and judiciary-government friction make this session one of the most consequential in recent years.