Union Minister Amit Shah speaks in Rajya Sabha on Wednesday (July 30). Photo: Sansad TV
You gave away PoK, we will get it back: Shah's dig at Congress
Opposition MPs walk out over PM Modi's absence in the Rajya Sabha
Union Home Minister Amit Shah's address in the Rajya Sabha is currently underway. Taking a dig at the Congress, Shah declared, "You gave away Pakistan Occupied Kashmir, and it's our duty to take it back."
Shah also provided an update on recent security operations, stating, "The identity of three terrorists killed in Op Mahadev established Lashkar-e-Taiba’s hand in the Pahalgam attack."
Reads out PM's speech
He read out the Prime Minister's speech delivered on April 24, 2025, and said that following the PM’s guidance, not only were terrorists eliminated but their launch pad was also destroyed. He said that the government decided to end the one-sided Indus Water Treaty as Indian farmers have their rights on the Indus water.
Shah said that at least 100 people were killed and the headquarters of terror outfits such as Lashkar-e-Taiba, Jaish-e-Mohammed and Hizbul Mujahideen were destroyed by the Modi government.
“I proudly declare to the world... Hindus can never be terrorists,” he said, questioning the Congress Party for filing false cases against many "patriotic religious institutions".
“The Congress never took any concrete steps for the preparation of the Indian Army. During the war with China, we didn’t even have proper clothes to wear in the cold... there was neither salt nor matchsticks, and we had a severe shortage of guns and cartridges.” Shah said, under the leadership of Modiji, the Army is equipped with modern weapons like the BrahMos missile.
Earlier, when Shah began to speak, Opposition parties protested and demanded that the Prime Minister should be present in the House. However, when the Chair refused to entertain their demand, they staged a walkout.
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- 30 July 2025 11:21 AM IST
PM dodged Trump’s ceasefire claim, govt must respond: KC Venugopal
Congress MP KC Venugopal criticised Prime Minister Modi for failing to directly address US President Donald Trump’s repeated claim of brokering a ceasefire between India and Pakistan.
He said the PM’s Lok Sabha speech only indirectly referred to the issue, leaving critical questions unanswered.
Venugopal urged the government to issue a clear response, especially as Trump continues to make statements that undermine India’s interests.
- 30 July 2025 11:18 AM IST
Rajya Sabha adjourned till 12 PM
Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh mentioned notices raised by Opposition MPs on issues including the Bihar Special Intensive Revision, targeting of Bengali migrants, and the arrest of two nuns in Chhattisgarh.
However, he declined to take them up and adjourned the House until 12 noon.
- 30 July 2025 11:16 AM IST
INDIA Bloc MPs protest outside the Parliament against the SIR in Bihar
Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi joins the protest by the INDIA bloc MPs against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Bihar and the "arrest of labourers in BJP-ruled states" outside the Parliament.
- 30 July 2025 11:14 AM IST
PM skipped key questions on Op Sindoor: Priyanka Chaturvedi
On PM Modi's speech in the Lok Sabha yesterday, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi says that while the Prime Minister spoke at length, he left several crucial questions unanswered.
She pointed out that despite stating Operation Sindoor is ongoing, the government has given a green signal to India’s participation in Asia Cup cricket matches against Pakistan.
Chaturvedi questioned the contradiction between security concerns and sporting ties, asking why the Cabinet allowed these matches if the threat remains active. She urged greater clarity and accountability from the government.
- 30 July 2025 11:10 AM IST
Gandhi family surrendered, PM Modi showed strength: BJP MP Nishikant Dubey
BJP MP Nishikant Dubey defended Prime Minister Modi’s strong stance during his Lok Sabha speech, highlighting Modi’s assertion to the US Vice President JD Vance that India would retaliate with double force if attacked by Pakistan.
In contrast, Dubey accused the Gandhi family of repeatedly surrendering to foreign powers, citing Nehru’s alliance with the US during the 1962 war and support for America in the Vietnam War.
He alleged that nuclear equipment stored in India at the time still endangers the Himalayas. Dubey charged the Congress with distorting history and compromising national sovereignty for decades.
- 30 July 2025 11:07 AM IST
Why is PM Modi afraid to take Donald Trump's name in the Parliament: Manickam Tagore
Congress MP Manickam Tagore questioned Prime Minister Modi’s continued silence on US President Donald Trump’s repeated claims of brokering an India-Pakistan ceasefire.
"Yesterday, for the 28th time, US President Donald Trump has claimed that he has made the ceasefire possible...Why is PM Modi afraid to take Donald Trump's name in the Parliament?" Tagore asked.
He demanded that the PM categorically state in the Rajya Sabha that Trump is lying.
- 30 July 2025 11:03 AM IST
Congress PMs protest outside Parliament over Kerala nuns' arrest in Chhattisgarh
Congress MPs, including Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Hibi Eden, and KC Venugopal, staged a protest outside Parliament condemning the BJP government over the arrest of two Kerala nuns in Chhattisgarh.
The nuns were charged with trafficking and religious conversion, which the Congress termed a targeted attack on minorities.
- 30 July 2025 10:55 AM IST
PM was clear, Congress echoing Pakistan’s voice in the Parliament: BJP
BJP leader Ram Kadam defended PM Modi’s Lok Sabha speech, asserting that the Prime Minister clearly stated India was not pressured by any foreign nation to halt military operations.
He said the ceasefire decision was made after achieving our strategic objectives.
Kadam questioned what more Rahul Gandhi expected to hear and accused the Congress of repeatedly echoing Pakistan’s narrative in Parliament.
- 30 July 2025 10:51 AM IST
PM Modi will be remembered as BJP’s weakest Prime Minister: Pramod Tiwari
Congress MP Pramod Tiwari criticised Prime Minister Modi for failing to directly refute US President Donald Trump’s repeated claims of brokering an India-Pakistan ceasefire.
He said Modi’s acknowledgment of talks with US Vice President JD Vance has made it clear that Trump had a role in the ceasefire.
"For the 30th time, US President Donald Trump has said that he got the ceasefire done...In the coming times, you (PM Modi) will be remembered as a weak PM of the BJP. Not even once did the PM take the name of Donald Trump and make it clear that he was not involved in the ceasefire," he said
Tiwari asserted that Modi’s silence on Trump in Parliament confirms weakness and evasiveness. He also blamed the Union Home Ministry for the Pahalgam terror attack, accusing the government of evading responsibility.
- 30 July 2025 10:46 AM IST
PM Modi too weak to rebut Trump or stand up to China: Imran Masood
Congress MP Imran Masood criticised PM Modi’s Lok Sabha speech, calling him a weak leader who cannot stand up to Rahul Gandhi.
He slammed Modi for not rebutting Trump’s repeated claims of brokering an India-Pakistan ceasefire and for failing to mention China’s aggression.
Masood accused the government of prioritising trade over the nation's sovereignty and self-esteem and questioned India’s muted response to violations of its sovereignty.
"The PM said that no one stopped him. This means that he is so weak that he stopped with just a tweet. This is even more unfortunate. Trump is constantly giving statements, and what is our PM doing? We don't need to be this scared because the US needs India as much as India needs the US," the Congress MP said.
