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Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge have urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to convene a special session of both Houses of Parliament following the heinous terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir.
The attack, claimed by ‘The Resistance Front’, an offshoot of the banned Lashkar-e-Taiba, led to the deaths of 26 civilians and left several injured, including a Nepali national.
In a letter dated 28 April, Rahul Gandhi emphasised the need for Parliament to demonstrate solidarity and unwavering resolve.
“The terrorist attack in Pahalgam has outraged every Indian. At this critical time, India must show that we will always stand together against terrorism. The Opposition believes that a special session of both Houses of Parliament should be convened, where the representatives of the people can show their unity and determination,” he wrote.
My letter to PM Modi requesting a special session of both houses of Parliament to be convened at the earliest.
At this critical time, India must show that we always stand together against terrorism. pic.twitter.com/7AIXGqBqTl
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) April 29, 2025
Mallikarjun Kharge, Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, echoed Gandhi’s call, underlining the importance of a united political front in the face of terror.
“At this moment, when unity and solidarity are essential, the Opposition believes that it is important to convene a special session. This will be a powerful demonstration of our collective resolve and will to deal with the brutal terror attack in Pahalgam on innocent citizens,” Kharge said.
Broader Political Support
In a similar move, RJD Rajya Sabha MP Manoj Jha also wrote to Prime Minister Modi, calling for a dedicated session of Parliament to discuss the recent terror attack and its broader national security implications.
Stressing Parliament’s role as the cornerstone of India’s democracy, Jha stated, “Such a session would send a powerful and reassuring message that our democracy remains resilient and that our commitment to every part of our union, especially those most affected by violence, is unwavering.”
Government’s Response
On Thursday, the Central government convened an all-party meeting chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and addressed by Home Minister Amit Shah to brief political leaders on the Pahalgam incident.
Rahul Gandhi attended the meeting and expressed the Opposition’s full support for the government’s proposed actions against terrorism.
The Congress party has assured the government that it will fully support efforts to bring the Pahalgam attackers to justice and strengthen national security in Jammu and Kashmir.
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