Lok Sabha Turmoil: Operation Sindoor Sparks Protests

Proceedings in the Lok Sabha were repeatedly adjourned due to noisy protests over the opposition's demand for a discussion on Operation Sindoor. Despite assurances from Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju about readiness to discuss any topics, the protests continued, highlighting ongoing tensions.

Monday's Lok Sabha session was marked by chaos as opposition members demanded discussions on Operation Sindoor, leading to repeated adjournments. The first day of the Monsoon session witnessed four adjournments.

As the House reconvened post-adjournments, members persisted with slogans demanding a dialogue on Operation Sindoor, an offensive against terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh assured readiness for comprehensive discussions on any approved topics.

Despite appeals from Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju and other officials urging the opposition to voice demands through formal channels, protests persisted. Speaker Om Birla struggled to maintain order, promising discussions after Question Hour, but appeals for cooperation from opposition leaders went unanswered.

(With inputs from agencies.)