Operation Sindoor Sparks Heated Debate In Parliament As Opposition Questions Government's Narrative

A fiery debate erupted in Parliament over Operation Sindoor, with opposition leaders demanding clarity on key aspects of the cross-border counterterror operation, even as the government hailed it as a decisive success against terrorism.

Congress leader Pramod Tiwari raised four pointed questions that, according to the Opposition, remain unanswered: Who were the terrorists involved, where did they originate from, what role did former U.S. President Donald Trump play in the ceasefire, and whether Pakistan was forewarned about the operation.

The debate, scheduled for 16 hours, was delayed amid heated scenes, prompting Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju to accuse the INDI alliance of deliberately stalling proceedings. He claimed the Opposition had “suddenly” demanded a discussion on SIR (Strategic Intelligence Report), which he called an excuse to divert attention from the main debate.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh defended the operation in strong terms, calling it “highly successful and precise,” and said it had sent a “clear and strong message to enemies of the nation.” Singh asserted that India “will not tolerate terrorism at any cost,” and warned that military action would resume if threats persisted.

Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi questioned the government’s diplomatic strategy, highlighting Pakistan’s ability to continue seeking financial support from international bodies such as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Asian Development Bank (ADB). Gogoi argued that India had failed to use its global influence effectively.

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Arvind Sawant and Samajwadi Party’s Ramashankar Rajbhar targeted the Centre for its failure to capture the terrorists believed to be behind the attack. Rajbhar reiterated questions about the identities and whereabouts of the four key perpetrators.

Responding to speculation over international involvement, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar clarified that “there was no call between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Donald Trump between April 22 and June 17.” He denied any trade links to the operation and said India’s stance on Pakistan was “loud and clear,” receiving broad support from the European Union, BRICS, and other global blocs.

Home Minister Amit Shah launched a blistering counterattack on the Opposition, accusing it of trusting foreign narratives over India’s own ministers. “They don’t have faith in the foreign minister, but they have faith in some other country,” Shah said. “This is why they’re sitting there—and will remain there for the next 20 years,” he added, underscoring the BJP’s confidence in its foreign policy and leadership.

Meanwhile, Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra levelled serious allegations against BJP-ruled states, accusing them of targeting Bengali-speaking migrant workers under the guise of identifying illegal immigrants. Moitra compared the crackdown to “Nazi-era persecution,” alleging mass detentions without trial and that children of migrants were being forced to skip school out of fear. “No one says anything to the rich migrants,” she said, calling the crackdown both classist and discriminatory.

As tensions in the House simmered, the government insisted that national security would not be compromised, while the Opposition vowed to continue pressing for accountability and transparency over the conduct and implications of Operation Sindoor.