The Lok Sabha will devote 16 hours to debate Operation Sindoor, the counter-terror mission launched by the Indian Armed Forces following the recent Pahalgam terror attack, as decided in the Business Advisory Committee meeting held on the opening day of Parliament’s Monsoon Session.
Despite this major development, the inaugural day was marred by continuous protests from the opposition benches, demanding immediate discussions on the attack and the government’s response. Their disruptions led to three adjournments in the Lower House before any substantial business could be transacted.
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addressed the House, assuring members that the government was prepared to discuss all national concerns, including the attack in Jammu and Kashmir. However, the opposition remained unrelenting, insisting on prioritising the debate without delay.
Meanwhile, the Rajya Sabha functioned with relative order after an initial adjournment. It conducted Question Hour, addressed Special Mentions, and passed the Lading Bill, 2025 after deliberations.
Along with the time allocated for Operation Sindoor, the Lok Sabha will also dedicate 12 hours to discuss the Income Tax Bill, 2025, while the Rajya Sabha has been allotted 9 hours for the same legislation.
In a significant parallel development, 145 Lok Sabha MPs submitted a memorandum to Speaker Om Birla, seeking the removal of Justice Yashwant Varma. The impeachment motion, brought under Articles 124, 217, and 218 of the Constitution, pertains to allegations involving a large recovery of cash from the judge’s residence. Parliament is now expected to initiate a formal inquiry into the matter.
As the Monsoon Session proceeds, the combination of legislative urgency and political confrontation sets the stage for high-stakes discussions in both Houses.
