Summary of LIVE: Debate on Operation Sindoor | Parliament Monsoon Session | Rahul Gandhi
Summary
The video features Rahul Gandhi delivering a critical speech during a parliamentary debate on "Operation Sindoor" in the Monsoon Session. He addresses the recent militant attack in Pahalgam, condemning it as a brutal act orchestrated by the Pakistani state and expressing solidarity with the victims' families. Gandhi recounts personal visits to affected families, emphasizing the human cost of terrorism.
He critiques the Indian government’s handling of Operation Sindoor, highlighting a lack of political will and freedom of operation granted to the armed forces. Gandhi contrasts this with the 1971 war, where the Indian leadership gave full freedom and political backing to the military, leading to decisive victory. He accuses the current government, particularly Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, of prematurely calling off the operation and revealing sensitive details in Parliament—such as informing Pakistan that India would not target military infrastructure and sought to avoid escalation. This, Gandhi argues, effectively tied the hands of Indian forces, resulting in the loss of aircraft and tactical disadvantage.
Gandhi also criticizes the government’s foreign policy, pointing out that no country has condemned Pakistan for terrorism post-Pahalgam; instead, they have only condemned terrorism in general, which he sees as equating India with Pakistan. He highlights the paradox of the U.S. President hosting the Pakistani Army Chief, allegedly involved in terrorism, while India’s Prime Minister remains silent.
Further, Gandhi warns about the emerging military fusion between China and Pakistan, with integrated command and intelligence sharing, making the threat more complex than a traditional two-front war. He stresses that the government fails to grasp this reality and lacks the courage to properly use India’s armed forces, instead prioritizing political image over national security.
He challenges the government’s use of terms like "new normal" and the declaration that any terror act is an act of war, which he argues empowers terrorists to provoke conflict at will. Gandhi calls for a Prime Minister with the resolve to fully empower and unleash the armed forces to decisively defeat adversaries, akin to Indira Gandhi’s leadership during the 1971 war.
He concludes by urging the government to prioritize the nation and the armed forces above political image and PR, warning against sacrificing national security for political gains. The speech repeatedly underscores the tragedy of Pahalgam victims, lamenting that their suffering was overshadowed by political posturing.
Presenters/Contributors:
- Rahul Gandhi (main speaker)
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