Should We Trust the Indian Military Instead of Demanding a Special Session of Parliament?

Synopsis
Key Takeaways
- Trust in the Indian Armed Forces is crucial during national crises.
- The Opposition's demand for a special session may be politically motivated.
- Strong governmental focus on addressing cross-border terrorism.
- PM Modi emphasizes the end of nuclear intimidation from Pakistan.
- Unity is essential in the face of external threats.
New Delhi, May 13 (NationPress) Criticizing the Opposition's request for a special session of Parliament after the triumph of 'Operation Sindoor', senior BJP figure Shahnawaz Hussain asserted that the Opposition parties are exhibiting a lack of confidence in the Indian Armed Forces and engaging in "irresponsible actions."
In a conversation with IANS, Hussain stated, “The Congress party is acting irresponsibly. Whether it's members of Congress or AAP’s Sanjay Singh or others from the Opposition, we pose a simple question, 'Do you trust the Indian Army or not?'”
Hussain underlined that when the Indian Army and the Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) made it clear that India had penetrated Pakistani territory and caused substantial damage, there should be no space for political doubt.
“The DGMO indicated that Pakistan’s own DGMO requested a ceasefire after suffering significant losses. If you cannot trust that, what can you trust?” he questioned.
He endorsed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address to the nation, labeling it as decisive and morale-lifting.
“The Prime Minister asserted that Pakistan was poised to attack our borders, but we struck directly at their core. Our Army, Navy, and Air Force have shattered Pakistan’s arrogance.”
Regarding Pakistan’s nuclear threats, Hussain remarked, “PM Modi made it clear that nuclear blackmail will not be accepted. For far too long, Pakistan has used its nuclear status to intimidate the global stage; that era has now concluded.”
On the same topic, BJP MP Gulam Ali Khatana dismissed the Opposition’s plea for a special session as unnecessary and politically driven.
“No, nothing was predetermined. This is not a formal obligation. Yes, they were invited previously, and if necessary, they will be invited once more.”
Khatana added that the government’s focus remains on national security and unresolved issues in Parliament. “The genuine matters at hand are cross-border terrorism and pending resolutions; that’s where our emphasis lies.”