Sindoor Operation Sparks Heated Debate in Rajya Sabha

Trinamool Congress MP Sagarika Ghose launched a scathing attack on the Indian government during a heated debate in Rajya Sabha concerning Operation Sindoor. The operation, India's military retaliation following the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam that killed 26 civilians, has sparked significant political contention.

In her address, Ghose questioned the government's accountability in ensuring border security and scrutinized India's diplomatic ties with Pakistan, particularly criticizing the participation in upcoming cricket matches amid ongoing tensions. She highlighted the government's purported negligence that allowed terrorists to enter Pahalgam and criticized Prime Minister Modi for not visiting the affected areas.

Ghose also condemned the exclusion of border villages from security mock drills, accusing the administration of displaying a lack of empathy and responsibility. As a journalist, she voiced concerns over media control and misinformation. The TMC leader demanded accountability from the home minister, challenging claims of normalcy in Kashmir while questioning the central government's narrative.

(With inputs from agencies.)