PM Failed to Answer Critical Questions, Urgent Parliament Session a Must: CPI

The people of India and all democratic forces stand united in the resolute fight against terrorism. At this critical juncture, when the country is mourning the tragic loss of 26 innocent lives in the Pahalgam terror attack, the Prime Minister’s address to the nation following Operation Sindoor fell gravely short of addressing key concerns and evaded critical questions of national interest.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address to the Nation, while full with rhetorical flourishes except promising that India will not tolerate nuclear blackmailing and prepared to meet any terrorist challenges, falls short on substance when it comes to outlining a credible path to achieving lasting peace in the region. The lofty proclamations lack clarity and fail to address the underlying complexities of the situation, particularly concerning the role of international actors and the imperative of accountability.

The Prime Minister consciously omitted any mention of the role reportedly played by U.S. President Trump behind the scenes. This raises significant questions about transparency and India’s stated position that the Kashmir issue remains strictly bilateral between India and Pakistan. If backchannel diplomacy involving external powers is influencing the discourse, the people should know the extent and nature of such involvement.

Peace requires not only dialogue but truth, transparency, and justice. If the government is sincere in its intentions, it must back words with action, beginning with a clear explanation of all diplomatic engagements and a firm commitment to domestic accountability.

Operation Sindoor, as stated, inflicted damage on terrorist infrastructure across the border. Yet, the retaliation from Pakistan that followed led to further loss of life—both civilian and military—on Indian soil. Shockingly, the Prime Minister made no mention of these casualties in his address.

Equally troubling is the manner in which the ceasefire was announced. Even as peace-loving citizens across the country demanded de-escalation, it was not the Indian or Pakistani leadership, but US President Donald Trump who first declared the ceasefire and took credit for mediating it. He went further, announcing plans for a substantial increase in trade with both nations. This raises alarming questions about India’s strategic autonomy and the erosion of our sovereignty. The Simla Agreement and our long-standing commitment to resolve bilateral issues without third-party interference stand undermined by this unprecedented development.

Why did the Prime Minister remain silent on the nature and extent of US involvement in these developments? What were the terms of this so-called mediation? What is the framework of the proposed trade expansion, and how will it affect India’s economy and foreign policy? The Prime Minister’s failure to acknowledge these matters in his address is unacceptable and deeply concerning.

The CPI, therefore, reiterates its demand for an urgent special session of Parliament. Matters of national security, sovereignty, and foreign policy must be debated in the House—the highest democratic forum of our nation—and not through one-sided televised monologues. The Prime Minister is accountable to the people through Parliament, and that accountability cannot be bypassed.

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