OPPOSITION STALLS PARLIAMENT ON THIRD CONSECUTIVE DAY OVER TERROR ATTACK, OPERATION SINDOOR
New Delhi, July 23: Parliament witnessed yet another day of complete deadlock on Wednesday as the monsoon session entered its third day, with both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha adjourned by 2 PM following repeated disruptions. The continuing stalemate signals deepening political tensions, as the Opposition remained united in its demand for an immediate discussion on the recent Pahalgam terror attack and the controversial Operation Sindoor.
Proceedings in the Lok Sabha have remained paralysed since the very first day of the session on Monday. On Wednesday, scenes inside the lower house echoed Tuesday’s chaos, with Opposition MPs storming into the well of the House, waving placards and shouting slogans. Speaker Om Birla, visibly irked, warned of disciplinary action against members violating the rules. Despite his stern warnings, several MPs remained defiant, continuing to display placards and raise slogans, stalling all proceedings.
In the Rajya Sabha, the situation remained equally grim. With Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar’s resignation formally accepted by the President earlier this week, Deputy Chairman Harivansh presided over the Upper House. But disruptions from Opposition benches led to repeated adjournments, ultimately culminating in adjournment for the day.
At the heart of the Opposition’s protest are two issues: the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam that claimed the lives of several security personnel and civilians, and the classified military operation dubbed “Operation Sindoor,” about which little official information has been shared. Opposition leaders are demanding a full and transparent discussion in Parliament on both matters before allowing any government business to proceed.
Despite three days of turmoil, the government has so far refrained from initiating dialogue with the Opposition to break the impasse. Opposition parties have made it clear that they will not relent until their demands are addressed. “This is not just about protest — it’s about national security and accountability,” a senior Opposition MP said outside Parliament.
With no signs of a breakthrough, the logjam is expected to continue when Parliament reconvenes on Thursday. The impasse has not only delayed legislative business but has also raised concerns about the functioning of democratic institutions amid growing political polarisation.
