SRINAGAR: Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, along with Lok Sabha Opposition Leader Rahul Gandhi, have written separate letters to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging him to convene a special session of Parliament to discuss the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Operation Sindoor, and the ceasefire initiative announced by US President Donald Trump.
Rahul Gandhi, in his letter, reiterated the “unanimous request” of the Opposition to urgently summon a special session. “It is crucial for the people and their representatives to discuss the Pahalgam terror attack, Operation Sindoor, and today’s ceasefire,” Gandhi wrote, noting that the ceasefire was first announced by President Trump.
He said that the session would provide an opportunity to show a “collective resolve” in addressing the challenges ahead. “I trust that you will consider this demand seriously and act promptly,” he added.
In his letter dated May 11, Mallikarjun Kharge referred to an earlier joint communication sent on April 28. He reiterated the call for a special Parliament session in light of the terror attack in Pahalgam.
“In view of the latest developments, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha has already written to you again, conveying the unanimous request of all Opposition parties to convene a special session,” Kharge wrote. He stressed the need to discuss the Pahalgam attack, Operation Sindoor, and the ceasefire declarations issued by Washington, followed by India and Pakistan.
Kharge said he was writing in full support of the Lok Sabha opposition’s demand and expressed hope that the Prime Minister would agree. (JKNS)
