Congress Demands Parliamentary Debate on India's Security Policies Following Terror Attack
Call for Discussion on Security Challenges
On Wednesday, the Congress party questioned whether Prime Minister Narendra Modi would agree to a comprehensive discussion during the upcoming Monsoon Session of Parliament regarding India's shifting security and foreign policy landscape, particularly in light of the Pahalgam terror attack that occurred on April 22.
The Monsoon Session is scheduled to commence on July 21 and will wrap up on August 12.
Prior to the announcement of these dates, the opposition had requested a special parliamentary session to address the Pahalgam incident, Operation Sindoor, and the recent four-day conflict between India and Pakistan.
The Congress's request came just a day after Modi met with Indian delegations, which included former diplomats and Members of Parliament, who had recently visited 32 nations to communicate India's stance on cross-border terrorism originating from Pakistan.
This diplomatic initiative followed the Pahalgam attack and the subsequent Indian military operations, known as Operation Sindoor, targeting what New Delhi identified as terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh also called on the Prime Minister to organize discussions with leaders from all political parties to forge a unified approach towards China and Pakistan, especially in light of recent remarks made by Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan in Singapore.
Ramesh referenced Chauhan's comments to Bloomberg, which some interpreted as an acknowledgment of the Indian Air Force's losses during Operation Sindoor.
Chauhan emphasized that the focus should not solely be on the aircraft lost but rather on the reasons behind those losses, stating, 'What mistakes were made – that are important.'
Additionally, Ramesh urged the government to enhance efforts to bring the perpetrators of the Pahalgam attack to justice.
He also suggested establishing a high-level expert committee, akin to the Kargil Review Committee led by K Subrahmanyam, to assess Operation Sindoor, focusing on the future of warfare, advancements in military technology, and national strategic communication capabilities.
Now that the PM has himself met with the members of the seven Parliamentary delegations that had been sent to 32 countries, will he at least now -
— Jairam Ramesh (@Jairam_Ramesh) June 11, 2025
1. Chair a meeting or a set of meetings of LEADERS of all political parties and take them into confidence on India's future strategy…