Parliament Monsoon Session LIVE: Lok Sabha to Debate Operation Sindoor from July 28

Lok Sabha to hold a 16-hour debate on Operation Sindoor from July 28 amid standoff over Bihar SIR. Rahul Gandhi criticises PM’s silence.

🌧️ Monsoon Session Enters Third Day Amid Deadlock

Day 3 of India’s Monsoon Session on July 23 saw both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha adjourned yet again, disrupted by opposition protests over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Bihar’s electoral rolls. The Congress-led INDIA bloc stalled proceedings demanding transparency, even as MPs staged protests within the parliamentary complex. ([HT Liveblog]India Today+4mint+4The Economic Times+4)

📅 Special Debate on Operation Sindoor Finalised for July 28

Following intense pressure, the government has agreed to a 16-hour special debate in Lok Sabha starting Monday, July 28, with Rajya Sabha taking up the issue the next day. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will lead for the government, while PM Modi is expected to intervene, following his return from abroad. ([India Today]Hindustan Times+10India Today+10News Arena+10, [Hindustan Times]Hindustan TimesHindustan Times, [New Indian Express]Maharashtra Times+15The New Indian Express+15Navbharat Times+15)

🎙️ Rahul Gandhi Seeks PM’s Clarification Over Trump Ceasefire Claims

Congress Leader Rahul Gandhi criticised Prime Minister Modi’s silence regarding Donald Trump’s repeated statements claiming he brokered a ceasefire during the Operation Sindoor conflict. Gandhi pressed for direct answers, calling the silence “unacceptable” and highlighting PM’s accountability under Article 74. ([Live Mint]The Economic Times+6mint+6The Times of India+6, [HT Liveblog]The Times of India)

🔁 Bihar SIR Roll Dispute Halts Parliamentary Business

Opposition MPs continue to disrupt proceedings over the Bihar SIR electoral roll revision, entering the well of the house and waving placards. The Congress, JMM, RJD, and Samajwadi Party argue that the roll revision could disenfranchise millions, demanding a parliamentary discussion. BJP and JDU MPs defended the exercise, pointing to Electoral Commission assurances. ([HT Liveblog]Hindustan Times+1India Today+1)

🧭 Political Gameplan & Diplomatic Sensitivities

• The 16-hour Operation Sindoor debate aligns with Kargil Vijay Diwas (July 26), presenting a stage for showcasing military success. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and PM Modi are expected to underscore national unity. ([India Today]The Times of India+15India Today+15India Today+15)
• The debate is also diplomatically sensitive, given international attention over Trump’s ceasefire assertions and India’s strategic messaging.
• The SIR deadlock highlights a growing rift over electoral integrity and federal accountability, with acrimonious back-and-forth across both houses.

📌 What to Watch Next

1. Will PM Modi personally speak and clarify Trump’s ceasefire claims?
2. Will the Bihar SIR issue be formally debated or sidelined again?
3. Can the government steer Parliament back to legislative business amid protests?
4. Will the Impeachment motion against Justice Varma gain traction?

📝 Quick Facts Table

💡 Insights

• The government’s concession to debate Operation Sindoor indicates rising opposition leverage.
• Upfront diplomatic messaging is necessary given Trump’s repeated ceasefire claims and ongoing India-Pakistan friction.
• Legislative gridlock on SIR could damage India’s reputation for parliamentary norms and electoral transparency.