The monsoon session of Parliament on July 21, 2025, unfolded with high drama, repeated adjournments, and rising political tensions as the Opposition demanded an official statement from Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding the controversial Operation Sindoor.
Lok Sabha Adjourned Twice Over Opposition Protests
The Lok Sabha faced early disruptions, leading to an initial adjournment just after it convened. Opposition leaders raised slogans and insisted on a response from the Prime Minister about the recent events tied to Operation Sindoor and the tragic incident in Pahalgam.
After a brief resumption, the House was again forced into adjournment due to the relentless uproar. During the short interval of proceedings, BJP MP Baijayant Panda presented the Select Committee’s report on the Income Tax Bill, 2025. The proposed legislation includes 285 amendments aimed at overhauling the outdated tax framework.
Tributes were paid in the House for multiple recent incidents, including the devastating Air India AI171 crash in Ahmedabad. However, calm was short-lived, as tensions quickly escalated again.
Speaker Om Birla reiterated that every issue, including the contentious Operation Sindoor, would be taken up for debate following due parliamentary procedure.
Rajya Sabha Walkout Over Operation Sindoor
The Rajya Sabha didn’t fare much better. The session was stalled early on after Opposition members began protesting loudly, demanding answers and initiating a walkout over Operation Sindoor.
When proceedings resumed, Deputy Chairman Harivansh made a firm appeal to allow the Question Hour to continue. But the protests only grew louder, eventually causing another halt. Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar stressed that the government was open to a full and detailed discussion, but that it must be done through proper channels.
Government’s Stance: Ready for Dialogue, But Under Rules
In a pre-session all-party meeting, the government emphasized its readiness to engage on all major concerns, including Operation Sindoor. At the same time, it underscored the importance of maintaining order and adhering to the framework that governs debates in Parliament.
