PM Modi slams opposition over Operation Sindoor debate at NDA meet

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday slammed the opposition political parties for demanding a debate on Operation Sindoor, terming it a strategic misstep that backfired on them.

Addressing the NDA parliamentary party meeting held at the Parliament Library Building here, PM Modi said, “Where else will you find an Opposition that hits its own foot with a stone?”

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According to sources, the Prime Minister also highlighted the recent criticism of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi by the Supreme Court over his allegations of China grabbing India’s land.

“There can be no greater reprimand than the one delivered by the Supreme Court yesterday,” he was quoted as saying by the sources.

“What more can we say, when the Supreme Court itself has spoken. This isn’t just stepping on a stone — this is inviting the bull to charge,” the Prime Minister said during the meeting.

PM Modi, the sources said, also suggested that opposition-led debates work in favour of the NDA.

“The opposition should hold such debates every day. This is our turf, this is my domain, and God is with me here. By demanding such discussions, the opposition ended up shooting itself in the foot,” he stated.

The NDA meeting also saw unanimous support for resolutions praising the success of Operation Sindoor and Operation Mahadev.
These initiatives have been lauded within the alliance for their strategic accomplishments.

Meanwhile, the NDA members expressed solidarity for the operations carried out by the central government.

“The NDA Parliamentary Party salutes the unmatched courage and unwavering commitment of our armed forces, who showed heroic valour during Operation Sindoor and Operation Mahadev. Their courage highlights their unflinching devotion to protecting our nation. We pay our deepest condolences and respects to those who lost their lives in the Pahalgam terror attack,” the resolution passed at the NDA Parliamentary Party meeting said.

The meet also reiterated the key points of India’s policy towards Pakistan post Pahalgam attack — a befitting reply would be given in case there is a terrorist attack on India. India would not tolerate any nuclear blackmail and will strike at the terrorist hideouts developing under the guise of nuclear blackmail.

“Thirdly, we will not differentiate between the government sponsoring terrorism and the masterminds of terrorism,” the resolution mentioned.

The meeting took place at a crucial juncture, just two days ahead of the opening of nominations for the Vice-President’s election, scheduled to begin on August 7.

With the NDA holding a clear majority in the electoral college, the selection of its Vice-Presidential candidate is anticipated to be a formality. However, the alliance is expected to finalise and announce its nominee by August 21, the last date for filing nominations, aligning with the end of the current session.