Operation Sindoor Monsoon Session Debate LIVE Updates: EAM Jaishankar Enlists India's New Normal, Reiterates Terror and Talks Not Possible Together

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Home Minister Amit Shah criticised the Opposition in Parliament for trusting foreign countries more than India's EAM during the Operation Sindoor debate, while Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hailed the operation as historic and effective.

Addressing speculation about his visit to China, Jaishankar clarified, “I didn’t go to China for the Olympics or secret deals. I went there to make India’s stand very clear on terrorism, trade, and de-escalation.”

"We have just come back from Maldives. The day before yesterday, PM Modi was the Guest of Honour at their Independence Day. It is the same country that, during their (Congress) time, forced an Indian company to leave an airport, that country today has invited India to build two new airports," S Jaishankar said during his speech in the Lok Sabha.

Amit Shah was once again forced to intervene during S Jaishankar's speech and slam at the Opposition as they disrupted the external affairs ministers. He asked, “Does it suit the Opposition interrupt the speech from the treasury side?”

“They should explain to their leaders not to interrupt, otherwise we won't be able to make our leaders understand,” Shah said.

During the Lok Sabha debate on Operation Sindoor, Union home minister Amit Shah took a strong swipe at the Opposition, accusing them of lacking faith in India’s External Affairs Minister while trusting foreign nations.

“I have an objection that they (Opposition) don’t have faith in a foreign minister, but they have faith in some other country,” Shah said. “I can understand the importance of foreign relations in their party. But this doesn’t mean that all the things of their party should be imposed here in the House.”

Shah added pointedly, “This is the reason why they are sitting there (opposition benches), and will remain sitting there for the next 20 years.”

Addressing the questions raised by opposition parties over US involvement in the India-Pakistan ceasefire, Jaishankar clarified that Vice President JD Vance had called Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 9, wherein the PM made it very clear that if an attack happens, India will hit back. "India foiled that massive attack. Our response was delivered," he said.

Further, Jaishankar noted that the Centre had received phone calls on May 10, saying Pakistan was ready to cease the fire. "India said that if Pakistan is ready, the request needs to come from them, at DGMO level," he added.

Jaishankar clarified that at no point, was there any intervention from the US. “There was no phone call between PM Modi and (Donald) Trump from April 22 to June 17.”

Speaking in the Lok Sabha during a discussion on Operation Sindoor, Jaishankar said, “The US was a crucial partner in our fight against terrorism. It ensured that TRF was tagged as a terror group after the Pahalgam attack.”

Jaishankar noted that the move to formally designate TRF under international terror frameworks was an essential part of India’s post-attack strategy. “This was not just a military operation, it was backed by sustained global diplomacy,” he said.

“Our goals were to get an endorsement from the UNSC on the need for accountability and to bring to justice those who perpetrated the attack,” Jaishankar said during a discussion on Operation Sindoor.

Referring to the UNSC statement issued on April 25, Jaishankar highlighted that the Council “condemned in the strongest terms” the terrorist attack and reaffirmed that “terrorism in all its forms and manifestations constitutes one of the most serious threats to international peace and security.”

Crucially, the UNSC statement “underlined the need to hold the perpetrators, organisers, financiers, and sponsors of this reprehensible act of terrorism to account,” he said.

Jaishankar said the government’s diplomatic task was to shape the global understanding of the Pahalgam incident and Pakistan’s continued use of terrorism as state policy.

“We highlighted Pakistan’s long-standing support for cross-border terrorism and how this particular attack was intended to target Jammu and Kashmir’s economy and provoke communal discord across India,” he said.

India, he added, made a concerted effort to build global consensus around Pakistan’s pattern of destabilising activities in the region.

Dr Jaishankar said a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) was held on April 23, shortly after the Pahalgam attack that killed five Indian soldiers. The CCS approved a series of immediate actions aimed at sending a strong message to Pakistan.

The decisions taken were:

• Indus Waters Treaty of 1960 to be held in abeyance until Pakistan “credibly and irrevocably” stops supporting cross-border terrorism.
• Closure of the Integrated Check Post at Attari with immediate effect.
• Suspension of SARC visa exemption for Pakistani nationals.
• Expulsion of Defence, Naval, and Air advisors of the Pakistani High Commission in India, declaring them persona non grata.
• Reduction in the size of the Pakistani High Commission, bringing down staff from 55 to 30 members.

External affairs minister S Jaishankar told the Lok Sabha that India’s response to cross-border terrorism from Pakistan will go beyond Operation Sindoor.

"India's response to terrorism emanating from across the border will not end with Operation Sindoor," Jaishankar said during the debate on the recent rescue mission. "We will take whatever action is necessary to protect our citizens and interests."

He also confirmed that visa restrictions for Pakistani nationals will remain in place. “These measures are part of our broader strategy to deal with the threat of terrorism,” he added.

Slamming the opposition for its criticism over the Pahalgam attack and the response for it, EAM S Jaishankar asked "Which one of you imaged that their bases like Bahawalpur and Muridke would go down like this?"

He noted how before the Modi regime, the idea of destroying these bases was dismissed.

External affairs minister S Jaishankar addressed the Lok Sabha, outlining India's diplomatic strategy following the deadly Pahalgam terror attack and highlighting the success of Operation Sindoor.

“Our task through diplomatic approach was to shape the global understanding of the Pahalgam attack,” Jaishankar said. “Our messages were two: zero tolerance of terrorism and the right to defend ourselves.”

Jaishankar said these messages were conveyed firmly to the international community, helping build support for India’s counter-terrorism actions.

He further added, “Operation Sindoor achieved its objectives. The safe rescue of Indian nationals was carried out under difficult conditions, and the mission reflected India’s capabilities and commitment.”

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is speaking in the Operation Sindoor debate in the lower house of the Parliament

BJP MP Baijayant Jay Panda took a veiled dig at Congress leadership in the Lok Sabha, saying the party does not allow some of its best voices to speak freely in favour of the country.

“It would have been fun if you (Congress) had given a free hand,” Panda said during a discussion on Operation Sindoor. “Many of your leaders speak really well. My friend Shashi Tharoor speaks really well, but his leadership does not allow him to speak on behalf of the party.”

Panda, however, added that he was pleased to hear Tharoor speak in favour of India during a recent issue. “I felt really good that no one could stop him from speaking in favour of the country,” he said.

BJP MP Baijayant Jay Panda informed the House about an ongoing counter-terrorism operation in Jammu and Kashmir named Operation Mahadev.

“As we were debating this issue today, some of us must have seen in the news that an Operation Mahadev is being conducted in Jammu and Kashmir targeted at terrorists, and it appears that at least one of those eliminated today was involved in the Pahalgam attack,” Panda said.

“It was amusing when he asked when we will get PoK back… when he mentioned Rafales and the China question. He said India had ‘bowed down’—a word his leader often uses, and I’m sure he would be excited today,” Panda said, referring to Congress’ China stance.

He added, “It’s important to remind the House how many times the Congress has surrendered India’s interests in the past.”

Samajwadi Party leader Abu Asim Azmi raised strong doubts about Operation Sindoor, questioning the government's response to the Pahalgam terror attack. Referring to Congress leader P. Chidambaram’s remark that the attackers weren’t from Pakistan, Azmi criticised the lack of action despite public outrage. He said repeated attacks in tourist areas have raised serious concerns among citizens.

Union minister Lalan Singh criticised Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi during the Lok Sabha debate on Operation Sindoor, accusing him of ignoring the valour of Indian soldiers. Singh said Gogoi’s speech lacked substance and slammed the UPA era for fostering terrorism, reflecting the political heat over national security and military operations.

TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee criticised the government in Lok Sabha, questioning why India declared a ceasefire during Operation Sindoor if it was on the verge of victory. Citing Donald Trump’s claim of brokering the truce, Banerjee asked why PM Modi didn’t deny it publicly if the US intervention claim was false.

Backing Rajnath Singh's Lok Sabha speech, Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar said the Defence Minister laid out a clear “audit report” of the armed forces’ role in Operation Sindoor. He stressed that the operation is only paused, not over, and warned Pakistan of a similar military response if it provokes India again.

During the Lok Sabha debate on Operation Sindoor, CPI MP P Sandosh Kumar held the Centre responsible for the Pahalgam terror attack, calling it a major security lapse. “It is evident that there was a security failure, and the Government of India, especially the Home Ministry, must take responsibility,” Kumar said. His remarks came as several Opposition leaders questioned the government’s handling of cross-border terrorism and sought greater transparency on the operation’s objectives and outcomes.

Speaking during the Lok Sabha debate on Operation Sindoor, Independent MP from Purnia, Pappu Yadav questioned the government’s failure to catch the terrorists behind the Pahalgam attack. “If the attackers are still at large after a month, it means the country is not in safe hands,” he said. Criticising Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s speech, Yadav said the government had no clear answers and accused it of ignoring China’s growing support to Pakistan. He also said that Kashmir remains unsafe despite the removal of Article 370 and questioned Prime Minister Modi’s foreign policy track record.

Speaking in the Lok Sabha during the debate on Operation Sindoor, Congress MP Manish Tewari said the country stands united against Pakistan-sponsored terrorism, but stressed that the real issue is evaluating the effectiveness of the military action between May 7 and May 10. “There must be a serious discussion on whether this action had any lasting impact on stopping terrorism from across the border,” he said, urging the government to assess outcomes more transparently.

Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh said PM Modi deliberately chose English while speaking on the Pahalgam terror attack to send a clear global message: India will not bow before terrorism and will strike back.

Gaurav Gogoi held the Home Minister and the central government directly responsible for the Pahalgam terror attack, stating they cannot deflect accountability onto the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir. Speaking during the Operation Sindoor debate, Gogoi criticized the government's handling of the incident, calling it 'weak and cowardly' for blaming tour operators for the security lapse. He questioned PM Modi's priorities, noting that while the PM returned from Saudi Arabia, he chose to attend a government event and a political rally in Bihar instead of visiting the attack site. Gogoi highlighted only Rahul Gandhi visited Pahalgam to meet the affected.

TMC MP Kirti Azad criticized the government for the repeated disruptions in Parliament, stating it is the ruling party's responsibility to ensure the House functions smoothly. Speaking during the ongoing debate on Operation Sindoor, Azad pointedly remarked that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s absence from the discussion signaled a lack of seriousness about the operation. Drawing a sharp contrast, he noted that even U.S. President Donald Trump takes decisive roles in matters like ceasefires, implying stronger leadership is needed during critical national security discussions.

During the Parliament debate on Operation Sindoor, Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi criticized the government for its failure to apprehend the five terrorists involved in the Pahalgam attack, even 100 days after the incident. Highlighting the availability of advanced surveillance tools like drones, Pegasus, and satellite systems, as well as the deployment of security forces, Gogoi questioned the government's effectiveness. Gogoi accused Defence Minister Rajnath Singh of remaining silent on the trauma and fear experienced by locals, calling for greater accountability.

Speaking during the Lok Sabha debate on Operation Sindoor, Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi raised serious questions about the sudden ceasefire announced on May 10, asking why the military operation was halted if Pakistan was on the back foot. He alleged that U.S. President's repeated claims, made “26 times”, about pressuring India into a ceasefire needed clarification. 

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, speaking during the Lok Sabha debate on Operation Sindoor, said dialogue is possible only with democratic and civilised nations, not with countries like Pakistan, which he described as driven by religious extremism and hatred for India. “The language of terrorism is fear, blood and hate, not dialogue,” Singh said, adding that Pakistan gives state funerals to terrorists, with army officers in attendance. “Those dreaming of giving India a thousand cuts must now wake up,” he warned, asserting that under Prime Minister Modi’s leadership, a new India can go to any extent to fight terrorism.

Speaking during the Lok Sabha debate on Operation Sindoor, Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi said that while Defence Minister Rajnath Singh shared several details about India’s military response, he failed to explain how terrorists from Pakistan managed to infiltrate into Pahalgam and carry out the deadly attack that killed 26 people. “It is our duty to ask questions in the interest of the nation,” Gogoi said, adding that accountability on how the breach occurred is as important as retaliation.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh invoked Lord Krishna in the Lok Sabha while defending Operation Sindoor, saying India had reached a turning point in its response to terrorism. “We have learnt from Lord Krishna that in the end, one must pick up the Sudarshan Chakra to protect dharma,” he said. Citing past attacks like the 2006 Parliament assault and 2008 Mumbai carnage, Singh said India had now said “enough is enough.” Quoting the Sanskrit proverb 'शठे शाठ्यं समाचरेत्', he stressed that India will now deal with terrorists and their backers in the language they understand.

Speaking in the Lok Sabha during the debate on Operation Sindoor, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said a clear message had been sent to those who support terrorism — that India is unwavering in its defence of the motherland. He appealed to all political parties to rise above differences and stand united. “Let us take inspiration from the Vedic mantra ‘Sangachchhadhwam Samvadadhwam’, let us walk together, speak together, and present a united front in the fight against terror,” Singh said, urging solidarity across party lines.

During the Lok Sabha debate on Operation Sindoor, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh declared that today's India believes in firm and clear action against terrorism. “We believe that when your adversary has made terrorism a strategy and does not understand the language of dialogue, then standing firm and being decisive is the only option,” he said. Singh underlined that India now thinks and acts differently, sending a message that the country will no longer tolerate cross-border terror with silence or restraint.

Speaking in the Lok Sabha on Monday during the debate on Operation Sindoor, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said India believes in fighting only worthy opponents. Citing Goswami Tulsidas, Singh remarked, “Love and enmity should be among equals. If a lion kills a frog, it does not send a good message. Our armed forces are lions.” He added that India does not seek unnecessary conflict, but when forced, it responds with strength and dignity. The remarks were part of his broader message highlighting India’s strategic restraint and calibrated military responses.