Gaurav Gogoi Blasts Government Over Ceasefire with Pakistan

In a fiery session of the Lok Sabha, Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi launched a scathing critique of the government's handling of Operation Sindoor, accusing it of halting prematurely and asking if Pakistan was indeed ready to surrender, questioning to whom the Indian authorities surrendered.

Gogoi lambasted the government for allegedly yielding to US President Donald Trump's claims of mediating a ceasefire between India and Pakistan. He demanded an explanation from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, asking why the operation ceased when Pakistan was reportedly capitulating.

The Congress leader also shifted the spotlight to Home Minister Amit Shah for the Pahalgam terror attack, stating Shah must take responsibility and not hide behind the Lt Governor of Jammu and Kashmir. Gogoi further criticized the government for its response to the attack and for shifting blame onto tour operators.

He expressed dissatisfaction over Modi's itinerary post-Saudi Arabia visit, noting the Prime Minister chose to address a political rally in Bihar instead of visiting Pahalgam.

Despite Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's reassurances regarding national security priorities, Gogoi pressed for transparency on the number of Indian fighter jets downed and criticized the government's lack of a firm stance on China's geopolitical maneuvers in the region.

Singh responded by challenging the Opposition's focus on what he termed 'small issues,' suggesting they distract from overarching national security goals. However, he did not address Gogoi's inquiries on specific operational outcomes.

(With inputs from agencies.)