Rahul Gandhi Urges PM Modi To Call Special Parliament Session On Op Sindoor, Ceasefire Announcement By Trump

A day after the Centre announced a ceasefire agreement with Pakistan, Rahul Gandhi, has shot a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging him to convene a special session of Parliament to deliberate on Operation Sindoor and the ceasefire.

Gandhi pointed out that it was US President Donald Trump who first made the ceasefire public.

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"Dear Prime Minister, I reiterate the unanimous request of the Opposition to convene a special session of Parliament immediately. It is crucial for the people and their representatives to discuss the Pahalgam terror attack, Operation Sindoor and today's ceasefire, first announced by US President Trump. This will also be an opportunity to demonstrate our collective resolve to meet the challenges ahead. I trust that you will consider this demand seriously and swiftly," Gandhi wrote.

Congress president and Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, also addressed a letter to the Prime Minister.

"You may kindly recall myself as Leader of Opposition Rajya Sabha and Leader of Opposition, Lok Sabha requested your good self vide our letters dated April 28, 2025 to convene a special session of both Houses of Parliament in wake of inhuman terror attack in Pahalgam," he stated.

"In view of latest developments Leader of Opposition Lok Sabha has already written to you again conveying the unanimous request of all Opposition parties for a special session of Parliament to discuss the Pahalgam terror, Operation Sindoor and the ceasefire announcements first from Washington DC and later by the Governments of India and Pakistan. As Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha I am writing in support of this request. I trust you will agree," he added.

Previously, the government convened an all-party meeting following both the Pahalgam terrorist attack and subsequent airstrikes in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir under Operation Sindoor. The Prime Minister, however, did not attend either session.

In both meetings, the Opposition pledged full support for any government action in response to the attack that claimed the lives of 26 innocent civilians.

In a surprising turn of events amid heightened tensions between New Delhi and Islamabad, US President Donald Trump announced yesterday that the two nations had reached a ceasefire agreement.

"After a long night of talks mediated by the United States, I am pleased to announce that India and Pakistan have agreed to a FULL AND IMMEDIATE CEASEFIRE. Congratulations to both Countries on using Common Sense and Great Intelligence. Thank you for your attention to this matter," President Trump posted on Truth Social.

The next statement came from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who said he and Vice President JD Vance had engaged with Indian and Pakistani leadership, commending them for agreeing to halt hostilities.

Roughly 30 minutes after the US announcement, India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri released a brief statement confirming that the Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) of India had received a call from his Pakistani counterpart the previous afternoon.

"It was agreed between them that both sides would stop all firing and military action on land, and in the air and sea, with effect from 1700 hours IST Saturday," he said. "Instructions have been given on both sides to give effect to this understanding. The DGMOs will talk again on May 12 at 1200 hours," he added.

External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar commented, "India has consistently maintained a firm and uncompromising stance against terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. It will continue to do so." Prime Minister Modi has yet to issue any public remarks on the development.

Pakistani leaders, including Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, posted on social media to announce the ceasefire and expressed gratitude to US President Donald Trump.

Notably, none of the official statements from Indian authorities acknowledged the US role in the ceasefire or clarified the specific terms of the agreement.

This morning, President Trump extended an offer to mediate between India and Pakistan to find a resolution to the Kashmir issue.

New Delhi has consistently maintained that Kashmir is an integral part of India and has opposed any third-party involvement. The Indian government's response to Trump's offer is still awaited.