On Monday, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is slated to initiate a debate in the Lok Sabha on "Operation Sindoor". The discussion is expected to be extensive, lasting approximately 16 hours, and may also involve Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The debate comes after the first week of the monsoon session saw little progress, with only one bill passed. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju affirmed the government's readiness to discuss various issues, including the Pahalgam attack and Operation Sindoor. A meeting of floor leaders with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla suggested that all parties agreed to ensure the smooth functioning of Parliament in the coming week, with discussions on both the Pahalgam attack and Operation Sindoor planned in both Houses.

Several key figures are expected to participate in the debate. In addition to Rajnath Singh, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar are anticipated to contribute to the discussion in the Lok Sabha. Furthermore, BJP MPs Anurag Thakur and Nishikant Dubey are also expected to be involved. The Prime Minister is likely to address both Houses. Rajnath Singh and S Jaishankar are also expected to participate in the Rajya Sabha discussion.

The opposition parties have agreed to prioritize a special discussion on the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor, first in the Lok Sabha on Monday and subsequently in the Rajya Sabha the following day. This agreement has increased the likelihood of smoother proceedings in Parliament.

While most parties appear to be on board with the planned discussions, some opposition parties remain committed to protesting the SIR exercise, which the Election Commission has announced will be carried out nationwide. Despite these potential disruptions, the government seems intent on using the debate on Operation Sindoor to put pressure on the opposition, particularly concerning alleged intelligence failures and claims made by US President Donald Trump regarding a ceasefire.

The debate promises to be a significant event in the current parliamentary session, with the potential to address critical issues and set the tone for future legislative business.