Oppn push for special session of Parl; govt says 'nothing to hide'

OPERATION SINDOOR

- OUR CORRESPONDENT

JODHPUR: As demands intensified for a special session of Parliament in the wake of Operation Sindoor and the recent comments by Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Gen Anil Chauhan, Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said on Sunday that the government is prepared to face questions and that the opposition will have adequate opportunities during the upcoming Monsoon Session.

Responding to calls led by the Congress for an immediate session, Shekhawat, the Union Minister for Culture and Tourism, stated, "There are established parliamentary mechanisms to raise any issue in both Houses. The Monsoon Session is expected in 20-25 days. All parties will have the platform to raise their concerns."

The Congress has urged that Parliament be convened at the earliest to deliberate on India's military strategy, foreign policy posture, and the implications of recent defence developments. The party said Gen Chauhan's comments warranted immediate discussion and government clarification.