Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and Congress President and Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge have written a letter to Prime Minister Modi. In their letter, both the leaders have requested PM Modi to call a special session of Parliament immediately. This demand has been made by the Congress party since the Pahalgam terrorist attack and the Indian Army's 'Operation Sindoor'. At the same time, after the ceasefire between India and Pakistan a day earlier, the Congress party has reiterated its demand again.

Consider the demand seriously and quickly - Rahul

Rahul Gandhi wrote in his letter - I reiterate the unanimous request of the opposition to convene a special session of Parliament immediately. It is important for the people and their representatives to discuss the Pahalgam terrorist attack, Operation Sindoor and the ceasefire, which was first announced by US President Trump. This will also be an opportunity to demonstrate our collective resolve to face the challenges ahead. I am sure that you will consider this demand seriously and expeditiously.

Call a special session of both the Houses of Parliament - Kharge

Mallikarjun Kharge wrote in his letter - You will remember that I, as the Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha and as the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, had requested you through my letters dated 28 April 2025 to convene a special session of both the Houses of Parliament in view of the inhuman terrorist attack in Pahalgam. In view of the latest developments, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha has once again written to you and informed that there is a unanimous request of all the opposition parties to convene a special session of Parliament to discuss the Pahalgam terrorism, Operation Sindoor and the ceasefire declarations made first in Washington DC and later by the governments of India and Pakistan. As the Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, I am writing in support of this request. I am sure you will agree.

Congress' objection to US intervention

Earlier, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said in a post on X that in view of the announcement made by the US, now more than ever, there is a need for the Prime Minister to chair an all-party meeting and take the political parties into confidence. The Congress leader has put forth a demand in two points before the government in a post on social media X.

Pahalgam terror attack, Operation Sindoor and ceasefire

15 days after the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir on April 22, the Indian Army destroyed nine terrorist bases in Pakistan and PoK under 'Operation Sindoor' on May 7. In which many notorious terrorists were also killed. After this, the situation between the two countries deteriorated and reached its peak after two decades. At the same time, after Pakistan targeted Indian cities, India's air defense system foiled all and gave a befitting reply. India retaliated and destroyed 14 military bases of Pakistan. Alarmed by this, Pakistan proposed a ceasefire to India, which was implemented by both the countries after mutual discussions.