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Parliament Monsoon Session Day 8 LIVE Updates: As the discussion on Operation Sindoor continues in Parliament, External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar addressed the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday.
Leader of the House JP Nadda is also likely to address the Rajya Sabha at around 3 pm today, news agency PTI reported, citing its sources. In addition to this, Union Home Minister Amit Shah is expected to deliver the concluding speech in Parliament.
The debate on Operation Sindoor began in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday, while the Lok Sabha took up the discussion on Monday. The operation was launched in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack.
In a big statement, PM Modi on Tuesday in Lok Sabha said no other country intervened and stopped India from carrying out the strikes on terror camps in Pakistan. He said India stopped its offensive after achieving 100% of its objectives, and warned of a decisive response should Pakistan try anything in the future, while lashing out at Congress for aligning with Pakistani propaganda.
Parliament Op Sindoor LIVE: Rekha Sharma Of BJP Tells Rajya Sabha That Operation Sindoor Shocked Pakistan
Parliament Op Sindoor LIVE: The Haryana BJP MP says airstrikes on terror camps shocked Pakistan but the aim was not to push two countries into war but focus on destroying terror camps, in response to Congress’ questions.
Parliament Op Sindoor LIVE: Congress Manipur MP AB Akoijam Says President’s Rule Imposition Manipur Questionable
Parliament Op Sindoor LIVE: Congress Manipur MP AB Akoijam said that the imposition of President’s Rule under Article 356 is an embarassment for then government led by N Biren Singh.
Parliament Op Sindoor LIVE: Trinamool MP Demands Elections In Manipur In Three Months
Parliament Op Sindoor LIVE: Kakali Ghosh Dastidar said that elections must be held in Manipur in three months and the state cannot be run under President’s Rule for long.
Parliament Op Sindoor LIVE: Lok Sabha Resumes
Parliament Op Sindoor LIVE: Lok Sabha resumes after a minor adjournment.
Parliament Op Sindoor LIVE: AGP MP Birendra Baishya Says India Is Safe Under Narendra Modi
Parliament Op Sindoor LIVE: Birendra Baishya told the Rajya Sabha that during the rule of ex-PM Jawaharlal Nehru, Chinese forces almost reached Bomdila, Assam and Nehru had said “bye-bye” to Assam but PM Modi ensures that the nation is in safe hands, referencing Operation Sindoor.
Parliament Op Sindoor LIVE: Lok Sabha Adjourned Until 5:30PM
Parliament Op Sindoor LIVE: Lok Sabha Adjourned Until 5:30PM
Parliament Op Sindoor LIVE: TMC MP Kakoli Dastidar Links Terror, Drugs To Border Mismanagement, Slams Govt On Manipur
Trinamool Congress MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar, speaking in the Lok Sabha, claimed poor border management for the rise in terrorism and drug trafficking, linking it to both the Pahalgam attack and the ongoing crisis in Manipur. The Barasat MP alleged that narcotics, including opium, are being cultivated and trafficked through unsecured borders, and said the BJP-led government has failed to contain this growing threat. She questioned how such lapses were allowed under the current administration and strongly criticised the government over the parading of women naked during the ethnic violence in Manipur.
Parliament Op Sindoor LIVE: Kapil Sibal Cites IAF, Says India Must Add Two Fighter Squadrons Every Year
Independent Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal raised concerns over India’s air defence capabilities during the Operation Sindoor debate. Citing Indian Air Force assessments, Sibal said that at least two fighter squadrons need to be added each year to maintain operational readiness. He pointed out that while China is inducting sixth-generation fighter jets, India is still operating 4.5-generation Rafale aircraft.
Parliament Op Sindoor LIVE: John Brittas Questions Silence on Trump’s Ceasefire Claim
CPI(M) MP John Brittas raised the issue of US President Donald Trump’s repeated claim that he brokered the ceasefire between India and Pakistan. Speaking in Rajya Sabha, the Kerala MP questioned why Prime Minister Narendra Modi had not publicly refuted Trump’s remarks. “Why is there no response from the government? Why didn’t the PM stop Trump from making such claims again?” Brittas asked.
Parliament Op Sindoor LIVE: John Brittas Slams Govt Over Rising Imports From China, Calls Question ‘Pro-China’ Jibe
Kerala CPI(M) MP John Brittas took aim at the government in Rajya Sabha, accusing it of hypocrisy over its stance on China. He claimed that while the ruling party frequently labels the Opposition as “pro-China,” it has overseen a significant increase in imports from China, leading to a widening trade deficit
Parliament Op Sindoor LIVE: John Brittas Calls Pahalgam One Of India’s Biggest Security Failures
Kerala CPI(M) MP John Brittas, speaking in Rajya Sabha, called the Pahalgam terror attack one of the country’s biggest security failures. Addressing Union Minister JP Nadda, Brittas recalled that ministers had resigned after the 26/11 attacks, citing former Home Minister Shivraj Patil. “Were there any resignations after Pahalgam?” he asked, pressing for accountability and demanding to know if anyone would step down.
Parliament Op Sindoor LIVE: Sushmita Dev Says Debate Not Enough, Seeks Special Session On Pahalgam Attack
TMC MP Sushmita Dev called for a dedicated special session to discuss the Pahalgam terror attack, saying the ongoing debate under Operation Sindoor was not sufficient. She said, under Mamata Banerjee’s leadership, TMC held rallies to thank the armed forces, but stressed that the government must still answer questions on intelligence failures. Dev questioned why asking the Prime Minister or Home Minister for accountability was seen as inappropriate and raised concern over Donald Trump’s fresh claim—made just hours after PM Modi’s speech—that he had brokered the India-Pakistan ceasefire. “Isn’t this questionable?” she asked.
Parliament Op Sindoor LIVE: Renuka Chowdhury Attacks Govt Over 2001 Parliament Attacks
Parliament Op Sindoor LIVE: Congress’ Renuka Chowdhury says that attacks on Uri, Pathankot, Pulwama and 2001 Parliament attacks happened when the BJP-led NDA was in power.
Parliament Op Sindoor LIVE: Biplab Dev Seeks Economic Package For Unakoti Restoration, Wants Office Shifted Back To Agartala
Tripura West MP Biplab Kumar Deb raised the issue of Unakoti’s preservation in Rajya Sabha, requesting an economic package for the restoration and promotion of the ancient rock carvings. He also urged the Centre to shift the concerned archaeological office—currently located in Mizoram—back to Agartala for better coordination and oversight.
Parliament Op Sindoor LIVE: Fauzia Khan Of NCP-SCP Says Ready To Sacrifice Life Wresting PoK From Pakistan
Fauzia Khan of NCP-SCP challenged the BJP to seize PoK and wrest the area Pakistan is holding illegally. She said every Indian is ready to sacrifice their lives for this purpose.
Parliament Op Sindoor LIVE: Fauzia Khan Of NCP-SCP Says Two Women Were Faces Of Operation Sindoor
Fauzia Khan of NCP-SCP refers Colonel Sophia Qureshi and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh and said her party chief Sharad Pawar allowed for women to join the army when he served as defence minister, a progressive move at the time. She also questioned the if that the government can guarantee that if an incident of Pahalgam will not happen again.
Parliament Op Sindoor LIVE: BJP MP Manju Sharma Flags Fire Safety Lapses In Crammed Coaching Centres
Raising concern in the Rajya Sabha, BJP MP Manju Sharma highlighted the growing risks posed by overcrowded coaching centres, particularly in Rajasthan. She pointed to recent fire incidents and urged the government to take urgent steps to ensure proper safety measures are in place across such institutions nationwide.
Parliament Op Sindoor LIVE: If You Can’t Smile, Borrow One from Me, Says Nadda In Appeal To Opposition
Union Minister JP Nadda, speaking in Rajya Sabha, urged the Opposition to engage sincerely in the debate on national security. “This is a question of the country,” he said, inviting their participation. Striking a warm yet firm note, he added, “Do it with a smiling face—and if you can’t smile, borrow a smile from me.”
Parliament Op Sindoor LIVE: Creators Of PoK Think They Can Question Us On Pahalgam, Nadda To Congress
Union Minister JP Nadda, speaking in Rajya Sabha during the debate on Operation Sindoor, launched a sharp attack on the Congress, saying those who were responsible for the creation of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) now have the audacity to question the government’s response to the Pahalgam terror attack.
Parliament Op Sindoor LIVE: Nadda Slams UPA Era, Says ‘We Lived In Darkness Before 2014’
Parliament Op Sindoor LIVE: Speaking in Rajya Sabha, Union Minister JP Nadda hit out at the Congress over its past handling of national security. He cited former ministers who were hesitant to develop border areas or visit Kashmir, and said, “We had lived in darkness in this country.” Nadda added that from 2014 to 2025, terror attacks had ceased across India except in Jammu & Kashmir.
Parliament Op Sindoor LIVE: Congress Won't Understand What Political Will Means, Says Nadda On Indus Treaty
Parliament Op Sindoor LIVE: Congress failed to grasp that even holding the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance reflects political will, Union Minister JP Nadda said in Rajya Sabha, as he defended the Modi government’s tough stance on national security.
Parliament Op Sindoor LIVE: Pahalgam Not An Isolated Event, Have To Look At Terror Chronology, Says JP Nadda
JP Nadda said that Pahalgam did not happen in isolation. Terrorism went unchecked during Congress rule in the Valley, Nadda said. He said that during Modi rule events of terrorism decreased, while addressing the Rajya Sabha.
Parliament Session Today Live Updates: Union Minister JP Nadda Says No City Was Free From Bomb Blasts During UPA Rule
Union Minister J.P. Nadda, speaking in the Rajya Sabha during the ongoing Monsoon Session, launched a sharp attack on the Congress-led UPA, claiming that “no city was free from bomb blasts” during its tenure. Defending the Modi government’s handling of national security, Nadda said the current administration has given a free hand to security forces and changed the country’s response to terrorism
Parliament Session Today Live Updates: Union Minister Ramdas Athawale Slams Opposition Over Allegations Of Trump's Intervention
Union Minister Ramdas Athawale on Wednesday said that the External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar in the Rajya Sabha today stated that the government had no communication with the American President Donald Trump.
“When Trump said that there should be a ceasefire, we made it clear that we do not need an intervention. Pakistan should speak directly. The Opposition keeps on making allegations,” Athawale said.
Parliament Session Today Live Updates: NDA MPs In Rajya Sabha Hail Govt Decision To Respond Decisively To Pahalgam Attack
Ruling alliance MPs in the Rajya Sabha hailed the government’s “decisive action” against the Pahalgam terror attack, which was discussed during a special discussion on Operation Sindoor in both Houses of Parliament.
Parliament Session Today Live Updates: Jaishankar Thanks Indian Delegation Members For Global Outreach Programme
EAM Jaishankar thanked all the MPs taking part in the delegations for global outreach to expose Pakistan. He named Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, DMK MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi, BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad, Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde, and others.
Parliament Session Today Live Updates: No Secret Pakistan Is Different For India And US, Says Jaishankar
EAM Jaishankar said that it is no secret that Pakistan is viewed differently by India and the US. His remarks came after points were raised in the Parliament about Pakistan army chief Asim Munir being invited to the White House for dinner.
Parliament Session Today Live Updates: Jaishankar Speaks About China During Op Sindoor Debate
EAM Jaishankar made a mention of China during the Operation Sindoor debate and reminded of historical events leading to the closeness between Pakistan and China. “The military cooperation between the two countries started in 1966,” he said in Rajya Sabha.
He listed various agreements between Beijing and Islamabad during the UPA era to cite the existing diplomatic relationship between the two countries.
His remarks came in reference to Rahul Gandhi’s attack in Lok Sabha yesterday, where he said that the Modi government has brought China and Pakistan together.
Parliament Session Today Live Updates: EAM Reads Out Shehbaz Sharif's Quote On Op Sindoor
EAM Jaishankar read out Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s public confession about India’s missile strikes inside Pakistan’s airbases and its military establishments.
Parliament Session Today Live Updates: Jaishankar Makes Mention Of YouTube To Cite Success Of Op Sindoor
EAM Jaishankar asked the Opposition to log on to YouTube and watch videos relating to the funerals of terrorists killed in the Indian strikes and the condition of Pakistani airbases to understand the scale of success of Operation Sindoor.
Parliament Session Today Live Updates: No Call Between PM Modi And Trump From April 22 To June 16, Clarifies Jaishankar
EAM Jaishankar clarified in Rajya Sabha that there was no call between PM Modi and US President Donald Trump between April 22 and June 16.
“No call was made between PM Modi and President Trump. We had conversations with UAE, Saudi Arabia, and the US, and a few other countries. To everybody, the answer was the same that if Pakistan wants to halt our operation, it will have to send the message through the DGMO,” he said.
Parliament Session Today Live Updates: No Linkage Of Trade In Any Conversation, Says Jaishankar
Jaishankar made it clear that there was no mention of trade in any conversation with any world leader during Operation Sindoor.
Parliament Session Today Live Updates: Jaishankar Speaks About US During Op Sindoor Debate
EAM Jaishankar on Wednesday talked about the US during the Operation Sindoor debate in Rajya Sabha. He spoke about the call made by US Vice President JD Vance to PM Modi on May 9. Giving details about the call, he said that Vance warned PM Modi about a possible Pakistani attack, to which the Prime Minister said that India’s response will be strong.
Parliament Session Today Live Updates: Jaishankar Says UN Mentioned TRF For First Time In Report
Jaishankar said in Rajya Sabha that the United Nations report has mentioned The Resistance Front — a LeT offshoot which carried out the Pahalgam terror attack — for the first time.
This comes as the UNSC’s Monitoring Committee officially mentioned TRF in its report, in a step before the case is taken up by the Sanctions Committee.
Parliament Session Today Live Updates: Terrorism On Global Agenda Today Due To Modi Govt's Efforts, Says Jaishankar
EAM Jaishankar said in Rajya Sabha today that terrorism is among the global agenda today due to the persistent efforts of the Narendra Modi government.
Parliament Session Today Live Updates: Jaishankar Addresses Rajya Sabha
External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar addressed the Rajya Sabha during the Operation Sindoor debate on Wednesday.
Parliament Session Today Live Updates: Rajya Sabha Adjourned Till 12 Noon
Rajya Sabha proceedings on Wednesday were adjourned in the pre-noon session as Opposition parties led by the Congress pressed for a discussion on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Bihar’s electoral rolls carried out by the Election Commission.
Parliament Session Today Live Updates: Rajya Sabha MP Harsh Vardhan Shringla Says 'We've Retaliated Against Attacks, Never Attacked Anyone First'
On discussion on Operation Sindoor, Rajya Sabha MP Harsh Vardhan Shringla said, “…This is not the time for a war. We have encouraged everyone that there should be peace through dialogue and diplomacy. It is our policy that we have retaliated attacks on us, never attacked anyone first unilaterally…”
Parliament Session Today Live Updates: Modi Govt’s 16-Hour Parliament Masterclass Exposes Congress’s Pakistan-Pampering DNA
The Modi government, on July 29, turned a 16-hour debate in the monsoon session of Parliament into a fiery crucible of Bharat’s resolve, defending Operation Sindoor with a ferocity that left the opposition in shambles. READ MORE
Parliament Session Today Live Updates: Amit Shah Likely To Deliver Concluding Speech Today
Union Home Minister Amit Shah is likely to deliver the concluding speech in Parliament, news agency PTI reported citing its sources.
