JP Nadda Accuses Opposition Of Hypocrisy Over Walkout During HM Shah’s Reply

BJP president and Leader of the Rajya Sabha JP Nadda on Thursday condemned the Opposition’s walkout during Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s reply on Operation Sindoor, calling it an act of political double standards.

His comments came just before the Upper House was adjourned for the second time amid continued sloganeering by Opposition members.

Drawing a parallel with past parliamentary proceedings, Nadda reminded the House of the precedent set during the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks.

He pointed out that the then UPA government had engaged in similar debates, during which the Home Minister, not the Prime Minister, delivered the response in the Rajya Sabha.

“Yesterday, after a comprehensive debate on Operation Sindoor, some Opposition members chose to walk out as soon as the Home Minister began his reply. I want to remind this House that during the 2008 Mumbai attacks, the then Home Minister addressed the Rajya Sabha on behalf of the government,” Nadda said.

He emphasised that, according to the Business Advisory Committee (BAC), it is the government’s prerogative to decide which Minister responds to a debate.

“This was made clear in the BAC meeting. The current practice aligns with past conventions,” he added.

Operation Sindoor Debate Sparks Controversy

Operation Sindoor, a high-level counterterrorism and security operation, was the subject of a major debate in both Houses of Parliament.

While the Opposition had demanded clarity and a government response, they staged a walkout when Shah began speaking, demanding that Prime Minister Narendra Modi reply instead.

Nadda accused the Opposition of staging the protest purely for political posturing.

“They asked for information. When the government was ready to provide it, they walked out. This is not a genuine concern but a deliberate disruption,” he said.

Following Nadda’s remarks, the Rajya Sabha was once again adjourned—this time until 2:00 PM—as Opposition members continued their protests.

The earlier adjournment had taken place at 11:00 AM due to similar disruptions.

Nadda’s comments reflect the growing frustration within the ruling party over repeated disruptions during critical discussions.

By referencing the 2008 Mumbai attacks debate, he attempted to expose what he termed as a ‘misplaced demand’ and ‘selective outrage’ by the Opposition.

The incident underscores ongoing tensions in the Upper House, where Opposition parties remain adamant that the Prime Minister should personally address matters of national importance, while the government maintains that the minister concerned should speak on specific operations.

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