PTI New Delhi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday set the ruling alliance’s tone for an expected discussion in Parliament’s monsoon session on Operation Sindoor, describing this sitting of parliamentarians as a “Vijay Utsav” and expressing confidence that MPs will articulate this sentiment in one voice.
In his customary remarks in Parliament complex before the session’s start, Modi lauded a number of positive developments for the country and asserted that the Constitution is prevailing over bombs and guns.
As Naxalism’s footprint shrinks fast, red zone is turning into green growth zone, he said.
“This monsoon session is a very proud session for the country. It is like a ‘Vijay Utsav’ (celebration of victory) for the nation. The world witnessed the capability of armed forces. They achieved their targets 100%,” he said.
The Prime Minister also noted that the Indian flag was unfurled recently at the International Space Station, a reference to Shubhanshu Shukla becoming the first Indian to set foot on the facility.
The Prime Minister said economy was getting a boost from bountiful rains, while peace and progress have marked this decade amid low inflation and high growth. The water reservoir level has tripled compared to the past ten years, which will significantly benefit economy, he said.
With the INDIA bloc uniting to demand a debate on the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor and seizing on US President Donald Trump’s claims of mediating a “ceasefire” between India and Pakistan to corner his government, Modi hailed the armed forces for meeting 100% objectives of the military operation.
He also lauded the multi-party delegations, which comprised MPs from different parties, 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. “I want to praise all these MPs and parties for this work done in national interest,” he said.
Different political parties may have different agendas, Modi said, stressing that there must be unity of mind in matters of national interest.
Modi expressed confidence that during the session MPs in one voice and with a victorious spirit will articulate these feelings that will strengthen India’s military capability, inspire people, and will also give a boost to the Made in India defence capabilities.
The Prime Minister noted that the brutal massacre in Pahalgam, which had left 26 civilians dead, had shocked the entire world and drew global attention to terrorism and its epicentre.
