Parl to discuss Op Sindoor next week

The highly anticipated discussion on Operation Sindoor will begin next week in Parliament, with the Lok Sabha starting the debate on Monday, July 28, followed by Rajya Sabha on Tuesday, government officials announced on Wednesday.

- Saubhadra Chatterji

The decision came despite Opposition demands for the all-important discussion to start immediately, with parties pointing out that 56 hours remain in the current week. Both Houses have allocated 16 hours for the discussion, likely to be spread across two days.

Government managers reiterated that PM Narendra Modi, who left for the UK and Maldives tour on Wednesday, will be present during the proceedings. The debate will be conducted as aspecial discussion rather than under any formal resolution, officials clarified, according to people aware of the matter.

The Rajya Sabha’s Business Advisory Committee met on Wednesday under leadership of deputy chairman Harivansh, with BJP president and Leader of the Upper House JP Nadda and parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rifjiju in attendance. Opposition representatives included Derek O'Brien (TMC), Sanjay Singh (AAP), Tiruchi Siva (DMK), and Jairam Ramesh (Congress).