Take cue from Pak, hold special Parl session, Kharge tells Modi
Take cue from Pak, hold special Parl session, Kharge tells Modi
M.U.H
02/06/202542
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led BJP government to take cue from Pakistan and convene a special session of Parliament to discuss Operation Sindoor and Pahalgam terror attack.
Kharge reiterated his party’s demand while talking to reporters in Bengaluru. “Even Pakistan has convened its Parliament and is holding discussions on various developments. The Centre should take cue from Pakistan and show similar seriousness in addressing the matter,” he stated.
Taking a veiled jibe at Modi, Kharge said, “We must know when to speak what. There should be unity in national matters…all leaders across the country should remain silent regarding matters of national security. It’s better to understand what has happened before speaking about it.”
“There should be no election campaign before the delegation reports are out. PM Modi should refrain from giving election speeches. There is no need for self-praise. The entire nation stands with our armed forces,” he added.
He also questioned the PM’s remarks on the military operation, noting that he (Modi) had earlier stated that he had given full authority to the armed forces. “Why is he speaking again now? The PM should not make self-glorifying speeches. We have said, let’s convene Parliament and talk,” said Kharge.
His remarks came a day after he accused the BJP-led government of misleading the nation over Operation Sindoor. In a post on social media, the Congress chief alleged that instead of offering clarity on US President Donald Trump taking credit for the ceasefire between India and Pakistan, PM Modi was “on an election blitz, taking personal credit for the valour of the armed forces”.
Referring to the interviews of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan on the side-lines of Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, the Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha said the revelations made by the CDS raised important questions about defence preparedness.
“In the wake of the CDS’ remarks, there are some very important questions that need to be asked. These can only be asked if a special session of Parliament is convened immediately. The Modi Government has misled the nation. The fog of war is now clearing,” Kharge said.
