Amit Shah criticizes Opposition for disrupting S. Jaishankar’s speech on Operation Sindoor, accusing them of trusting foreign narratives over Indian ministers.
🇮🇳 Parliament Heats Up: Amit Shah Rebukes Opposition Over Operation Sindoor Debate
In a fiery Lok Sabha session on Monday, July 28, Union Home Minister Amit Shah took aim at the Opposition for repeatedly disrupting External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar’s address during a crucial debate on Operation Sindoor, India’s military and diplomatic response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack.
The debate, which lasted over 16 hours, saw sharp exchanges and heated arguments, reflecting deep political divisions over national security and foreign policy.
🛑 Shah’s Scathing Attack: “They Trust Foreign Narratives More Than Indian Ministers”
Interrupting the session twice to register his protest, Amit Shah lashed out at the Opposition benches, accusing them of disrespecting cabinet ministers and promoting foreign agendas over national unity.
🗣️ “If an oath-taking Cabinet Minister is speaking, we should listen. They have more faith in some people outside India than in their own minister,” Shah declared.
He further added, in a visibly agitated tone:
🧪 “When their speakers were talking, we listened patiently. Even when they were lying, we swallowed it like poison, calmly. But now, they cannot even listen to the truth.”
⚖️ “You Must Urge Decorum”: Shah Appeals to the Speaker
Shah appealed to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to intervene and ensure decorum:
📢 “Mr. Speaker, you should offer them protection. When such a serious subject is being discussed, and a senior minister is speaking, does it suit the Opposition to heckle him from their seats?”
He cautioned that if disruptions continue unchecked, managing the ruling party members in future sessions would also become difficult, hinting at a possible breakdown in parliamentary decorum.
🧭 Political Undercurrent: “That’s Why They Will Remain in Opposition for 20 Years”
In one of the sharpest jabs, Shah mocked the Opposition’s credibility:
🎯 “I object to the fact that they don’t believe an Indian foreign minister but trust another country’s voice. I understand the importance of ‘foreign’ in their party. That’s why they are sitting on the Opposition benches — and will remain there for the next 20 years.”
This remark triggered reactions across the House, with MPs on both sides responding with loud cheers or protests.
🧨 Jaishankar’s Key Message: “Our Red Lines Were Crossed in Pahalgam Attack”
Despite the ruckus, External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar continued his speech, emphasizing India’s firm stance on terrorism.
🧨 “It was important to send a clear, strong, and resolute message after the Pahalgam attack. Our red lines had been crossed. There would be serious consequences.”
He detailed India’s multi-pronged response, both militarily through Operation Sindoor, and diplomatically through global forums like the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).
🌍 UNSC Condemnation: Global Support for India’s Anti-Terror Stand
Jaishankar revealed that India’s efforts at the UN Security Council led to a strong condemnation of the Pahalgam attack.
🛡️ “Our goals in the Security Council were two-fold:
- Secure an endorsement for accountability,
- Bring the perpetrators to justice.”
The UNSC, on April 25, responded by condemning the attack in the strongest terms, reiterating that terrorism in all forms is a threat to global peace and must be dealt with decisively.
🕵️♂️ Operation Sindoor: What Is It?
🔴 Background
Operation Sindoor was India’s swift retaliatory operation after the deadly April 22 attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir, where 26 people, mostly tourists, were killed in a cowardly act of terror.
The operation involved:
- Precision air and ground strikes
- Targeted elimination of key terrorist operatives
- Robust diplomatic messaging to global partners
🛡️ National Security Doctrine in Action
The operation is now being viewed as a case study of India’s zero-tolerance policy on terrorism, combining intelligence, military coordination, and international diplomacy.
🧠 Analysis: Political Tensions Mar National Security Discourse
💬 A Missed Opportunity for Bipartisanship?
The Operation Sindoor debate could have been a rare moment of unity in the Indian Parliament — a chance to stand together against terrorism. However, the Opposition’s disruptive tactics and the ruling party’s combative tone turned it into a high-voltage political showdown.
Instead of bipartisan resolve, the session exposed:
- Lack of mutual respect during high-stakes national discussions
- Increasing political polarization even on issues of national security
- A decline in parliamentary etiquette during critical debates
🗳️ What This Means Politically: 2026 General Elections in Sight
With the 2026 general elections drawing closer, both the BJP-led NDA and the Opposition alliances are trying to control the narrative around national security.
For the ruling BJP:
- Operation Sindoor is a diplomatic and military success story.
- It reinforces their image as tough on terrorism.
- Shah’s remarks serve to delegitimize the Opposition’s foreign policy stance.
For the Opposition:
- Disruptions signal scepticism over the government’s claims.
- It could be a strategy to appeal to dissenting voices, especially in border regions and among minority voters.
🕊️ Final Word: Can Parliament Speak as One on National Security?
The Operation Sindoor debate has made one thing clear: India’s internal political divides are increasingly shaping its foreign policy discourse.
While the military and diplomatic response to terrorism remains robust, the inability of political parties to find common ground on basic national security issues is concerning.
🇮🇳 “India must speak in one voice when it comes to terrorism. Differences are natural, but unity in moments of crisis is what defines a mature democracy.”
