Opposition Parties
Congress party president Mallikarjun Kharge has formally urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to convene a special session of Parliament to address and debate the recent critical developments affecting India’s national security and foreign relations.
These include the deadly Pahalgam terror attack, the Indian military’s Operation Sindoor, and the subsequent ceasefire announcement between India and Pakistan — a truce that was first disclosed by U.S. President Donald Trump from Washington, D.C., before being officially acknowledged by both New Delhi and Islamabad.
In a strongly worded letter addressed to the prime minister and later made public, Kharge emphasized the gravity of the current situation and the growing unease across political and public spheres.
He underscored the urgent need for transparency and deliberation in the national legislature, asserting that such significant developments cannot go unaddressed in Parliament.
“In view of the latest developments, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha has already written to you again, conveying the unanimous request of all Opposition parties for a special session of Parliament,” Kharge stated in his letter. “As the Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, I am writing in support of this request.”
Kharge’s appeal reflects a unified stance among opposition parties, all of whom are calling on the central government to explain the sequence of events that led to the ceasefire, the security response to recent terror attacks, and the broader implications for national defense and diplomatic strategy.
He stressed that the Indian public has a right to be informed through proper parliamentary procedure rather than through international announcements or media leaks.
The Congress leader also called for a comprehensive briefing from relevant ministers and officials, arguing that the nation must hear directly from the government about its plans to ensure long-term peace and security.
As tensions remain high and questions continue to circulate, Kharge’s demand for a special session is gaining traction, signaling potential political pressure on the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to respond formally within the halls of Parliament.
