Operation Sindoor Stirs Controversy in Indian Parliament

The Business Advisory Committee (BAC) of the Rajya Sabha convened in the capital on Wednesday, agreeing to discuss Operation Sindoor on July 29. The government rejected the Opposition's request for a farewell address by former vice president Jagdeep Dhankhar but consented to allow seven retiring MPs to deliver farewell speeches.

Meanwhile, the Lok Sabha's Business Advisory Committee had previously met and agreed to begin discussions on Operation Sindoor next week, allocating 16 hours following a consensus. Opposition parties called for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's participation in the debate.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticized PM Modi for his silence on US President Donald Trump's repeated 'ceasefire' claims between India and Pakistan, suggesting it reveals a truth that cannot be ignored. Gandhi intensified his criticism, noting the Prime Minister's lack of response despite Trump reiterating his ceasefire claim 25 times. He accused Modi of damaging foreign policy, stating that few countries support India on the issue.

(With inputs from agencies.)