With reference to ‘When Parliament should have spoken as one’; the writer has rightly stated that a parliamentary resolution indicating a united stand among all political parties on cross-border terrorism would have sent a strong message to Pakistan. The lawmakers, by and large, stuck to the usual rhetoric. The most important issue that the ruling dispensation tried to bypass was the security or intelligence lapses at an important tourist spot like Pahalgam. Unanimity on any matter was unfortunately missing in Parliament.

Focus on embarrassing the govt

Apropos of ‘When Parliament should have spoken as one’; after the much-sought-after debate on Op Sindoor was held, it emerged that the Opposition’s insistence on the debate was aimed more at embarrassing the ruling dispensation than to address the issues of terrorism and national security. The Opposition had the right to ask the government about the details of the military operation. However, it was unbecoming of some Congress leaders to doubt if the Pahalgam terrorists were from Pakistan. Whatever be the differences between the Opposition and the ruling party, we should stand united on non-negotiable matters like national security.

HMS Nagra, Faridabad

Exchange of barbs in Parliament

The debate on Operation Sindoor in the Lok Sabha should have been spurred serious introspection and national resolve. It sadly turned out to be a routine and superficial exchange. It appeared as though both sides were merely reading out news reports instead of doing a serious analysis. The ruling party, rather than addressing the issue with sincerity, was busy digging out old incidents to counter criticism. On the other hand, the Leader of the Opposition failed to explain the points he had raised himself at the outset — lack of willpower and a free hand to the armed forces. National security and the morale of the security forces should be given priority over political one-upmanship.