Daijiworld Media Network - New Delhi
New Delhi, Jul 23: After days of stormy scenes and procedural logjams, Parliament is now set for what may be the Monsoon Session’s most high-voltage moment: a marathon debate on Operation Sindoor, India’s military offensive targeting terror camps across the border in Pakistan.
The debate is scheduled for Tuesday, July 29, in the Rajya Sabha, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to intervene personally, according to TV reports. A total of 25 hours — 16 in Lok Sabha and 9 in Rajya Sabha — have been earmarked for the discussion, underlining its national and political significance.
Launched earlier this year, Operation Sindoor was hailed by the government as a decisive military action that dismantled multiple terror launchpads operating from Pakistan’s territory. The Opposition, however, is preparing to scrutinise not only the operation’s execution but also broader national security concerns.
Led by the Congress, opposition parties have demanded debate on a range of issues: the terror attack in Pahalgam, the downing of Indian military aircraft during Operation Sindoor, US President Donald Trump’s controversial remarks on a supposed India-Pak ceasefire deal, and the Special Internal Review (SIR) drive in Bihar. Several adjournment notices were submitted, insisting that these matters be discussed in the presence of the Prime Minister.
The Centre, meanwhile, is confident that its handling of Operation Sindoor will stand up to scrutiny — and may, in fact, turn the tables on the Opposition. Government sources say the operation showcases India's military precision and resolve, something the ruling party believes will resonate positively with the public.
Prime Minister Modi had already set the narrative by referring to the session as "Vijay Utsav" — a celebration of victory — signaling that Operation Sindoor would be central to the government's messaging this season.
But tensions are already running high. The first three days of the Monsoon Session saw disruptions, sloganeering, and near-complete washouts as the Opposition pressed for immediate debates. With both camps now locked and loaded for July 29, expectations are mounting for a fierce face-off in the Upper House.
As the government highlights national security wins and the Opposition counters with allegations of strategic lapses, the debate on Operation Sindoor could become a defining moment — not just of the session, but of the political landscape leading into the next general election.