Daijiworld Media Network - New Delhi
New Delhi, Jun 19: The upcoming monsoon session of Parliament, set to begin on July 21, is poised for heated debates as both the ruling BJP and the Opposition Congress prepare to spar over national security and historical legacies.
The Congress is demanding a debate on the government’s handling of Operation Sindoor and recent geopolitical developments involving China and Pakistan. The controversy has deepened following former US President Donald Trump's claims that he mediated a ceasefire between the nuclear-armed neighbours — a statement the Indian government firmly denies.
The BJP, however, is preparing its own offensive by spotlighting the 50th anniversary of the Emergency imposed in 1975, an event it calls a dark chapter in India’s democratic history. The government is planning a nationwide campaign to mark the occasion and promote democratic values.
Congress has ramped up criticism of the Modi government after Trump hosted Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir for lunch, calling it a diplomatic setback. Party spokesperson Jairam Ramesh questioned how such engagement occurred shortly after India concluded Operation Sindoor, and accused the government of mishandling international messaging.
Tensions escalated further after Trump claimed credit for preventing a full-blown war. Indian officials, however, categorically rejected the claim. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said Prime Minister Modi had made it clear during his call with Trump that there had been no discussion of US mediation and that India never sought or accepted any such proposal.
“The ceasefire decision was taken through direct communication between the Indian and Pakistani militaries, and was initiated at Pakistan’s request,” Misri emphasized. “There is a complete political consensus in India on rejecting any foreign mediation in bilateral matters.”
While members across party lines had joined delegations abroad to highlight Pakistan's role in promoting terrorism, potentially weakening the Congress' stance on Operation Sindoor, the Opposition still plans to corner the government over Trump’s comments and the broader geopolitical fallout.
Adding to the tension is the backdrop of the recent terror attack in Pahalgam. The government is expected to issue a formal statement on both the attack and Operation Sindoor in both houses of Parliament.
As the session approaches, both camps are sharpening their narratives — one on national pride and sovereignty, the other on diplomatic missteps — setting the stage for a potentially turbulent few weeks in the legislature.