Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Union Home Minister Amit Shah and others attend proceedings in the Lok Sabha during the first day of the Monsoon session of Parliament, in New Delhi, Monday, July 21. (Sansad TV via PTI Photo)
Monsoon session: Parliament adjourned for the day
Earlier, speaking with media before start of session, PM Modi hailed multi-party delegations that various nations to convey India's position post-Operation Sindoor
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (July 21) said Parliament's Monsoon session is like a 'Vijay Utsav' as the Indian armed forces achieved their objectives under Operation Sindoor 100 per cent, and expressed confidence that the MPs will articulate this sentiment in one voice.
Speaking with the media before the start of the session, he hailed the multi-party delegations that visited various parts of the world to convey India's position post-Operation Sindoor for their efforts in removing the veil from the face of the master of terrorists, Pakistan.
Ahead of the start of the session, the government convened an all-party meeting on Sunday, where Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju said they are open to discussing key issues like Operation Sindoor. The government sought cooperation from Opposition parties for the smooth conduct of the House.
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- 21 July 2025 10:44 AM IST
Centre open to Parliament debate on Op Sindoor, Bihar SIR; mum on PM Modi's reply
In a wily political move the Centre has indicated its willingness to discuss issues linked with the Pahalgam terror attack, Operation Sindoor and the ongoing special intensive revision (SIR) of poll-bound Bihar’s electoral rolls – all key demands of a united Opposition – during Parliament’s monsoon session beginning on Monday (July 21) but without committing to any timeline for these debates.
- 21 July 2025 10:40 AM IST
PM Modi hails India's progress
Peace, progress marked this decade, red corridor changing to green growth zone: PM Modi
- 21 July 2025 10:38 AM IST
Multiple notices submitted by Opposition MPs
Multiple notices seeking suspension of House business for the day were submitted by Opposition MPs in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. MPs seek suspension of House business to allow discussion on issues related to Pahalgam terror attack, Operation Sindoor or the Bihar's special intensive revision (SIR).
- 21 July 2025 10:37 AM IST
PM Modi speaks on Operation Sindoor
A very proud Monsoon session for nation, says PM Modi, cites India setting foot on International Space Station (ISS), its valour in Operation Sindoor.
- 21 July 2025 10:28 AM IST
PM Modi is speaking now
PM Narendra Modi's address ahead of the Parliament's Monsoon session.
- 21 July 2025 10:13 AM IST
Several Congress MPs give notices to discuss Pahalgam attack, Op Sindoor
Several MPs of the Congress and other opposition parties have given adjournment notices in both Houses for a discussion on the Pahalgam attack and Operation Sindoor.
The Congress and INDIA bloc parties are seeking to corner the government during this session by raising issues like the Pahalgam attack, Trump's repeated claims of mediating a ceasefire with Pakistan following Operation Sindoor, and the Special Intensive Review of electoral rolls in Bihar, among others.
Congress Rajya Sabha member Randeep Surjewala gave a notice under Rule 267 to discuss in the upper house the April 22 terror attack and Operation Sindoor.
In his notice, he urged the Chairman to suspend all business of the day as well as the Question Hour to discuss the concerns regarding the attack in Pahalgam and India's response through Operation Sindoor.
Another Congress MP Renuka Chowdhury has given an adjournment notice under Rule 267.
- 21 July 2025 9:44 AM IST
Congress attacks PM Modi ahead of Monsoon session
Congress attacks PM Narendra Modi ahead of Parliament's Monsoon session. "Prime Minister Modi is very, very, very rarely present in Parliament," the party said.
- 21 July 2025 9:43 AM IST
What happened at all-party meeting?
Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi said his party sought Prime Minister Narendra Modi's statement on US President Donald Trump's claims on ceasefire, “lapses” which led to the Pahalgam attack and Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of poll rolls in Bihar. He said it was incumbent on PM Modi to give a statement in Parliament on key issues raised by his party. Read the full story here
- 21 July 2025 9:41 AM IST
Centre to Opposition: 'Open to discussing all issues'
In a wily political move the Centre has indicated its willingness to discuss issues linked with the Pahalgam terror attack, Operation Sindoor and the ongoing special intensive revision (SIR) of poll-bound Bihar’s electoral rolls – all key demands of a united Opposition – during Parliament’s monsoon session. Read the full story here
