Parl to discuss Op Sindoor next week

Both Houses of Parliament allotted 16 hours to the debate which is likely to last for two days.

- Saubhadra Chatterji

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.

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.