Amit Shah Slams Congress Over Operation Sindoor, Says “Pakistan Was Brought to Its Knees”

Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed the Rajya Sabha during the debate on Operation Sindoor, amid loud protests and walkout by Opposition MPs, who demanded a response from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Leader of the Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge called the PM's absence from the House "an insult," highlighting that Modi was present in the Parliament complex. Shah later clarified that the PM was in his office during the debate.

Despite the disruptions, Shah delivered a forceful speech, touching on national security and accusing the Opposition of politicising counter-terror operations. Key highlights from his address:

• "We don't do votebank politics": Shah said the Pahalgam terror attack was not just against 26 tourists but a direct assault on India's faith.
• On Operation Mahadev: "The same terrorists involved in the Pahalgam killings were eliminated by our forces. It's poetic justice-they were shot in the head, just as they had done to innocents."
• Congress' criticism timed with Rahul Gandhi's speech: "Are operations to be planned around political speeches?"
• On Pakistan: "They hit Indian civilian and military targets on May 8. On May 9, India retaliated by destroying 11 Pakistani military installations. Since then, Pakistan hasn't dared to respond."
• On PoK: "Congress gave it away, BJP will bring it back. We carried out precise strikes on terror hubs and training camps."
• Ceasefire confusion: "Pakistan begged our DGMO to stop. We didn't ask for peace-they did. PM Modi agreed only because we don't aim to harm Pakistani civilians."

Shah accused the Congress of prioritising politics over national interest and vowed that under Modi's leadership, Jammu and Kashmir would be completely free of terrorism.