NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi on Tuesday asserted that the opposition’s demand for a debate on Operation Sindoor boomeranged on them, with the entire country seeing their reluctance to acknowledge the success of the armed forces, exposing the disconnect between their stand and popular sentiments.Modi emphasised that while the entire country celebrated the valour of troops, the opposition raised doubts about their accomplishment. “Such discussions are welcome but the opposition failed to see the sentiments of 140 crore Indians. They must now regret demanding this debate,” sources quoted him as saying at NDA parliamentary party meeting. They failed to read nation’s pulse and ended up scoring a self goal, he further said, according to sources.Modi recalled that he had referred to the opposition’s failure to grasp the national achievement right at the outset of his speech during the debate. “Today, I stand to present India’s perspective and hold a mirror to those who fail to see it,” sources quoted him as saying. Sources said Modi urged NDA leaders to amplify the collective voice of a “New India,” which has resolutely responded to terrorists and their patrons. His remarks drew applause from NDA MPs, who greeted him with chants of “Har Har Mahadev”. After the meeting – the first during Parliament’s monsoon session – NDA leaders marched from the Balayogi Auditorium to the new Parliament building, showcasing unity. Meanwhile, opposition MPs protested near the Gandhi statue, demanding a discussion on the revision of electoral rolls in Bihar.Modi emphasised the NDA’s identity as a natural and organic alliance, reflecting on its successes since its founding in 1998 and its potential for future achievements. At the NDA meeting – the second since the govt’s formation in June 2024 -Modi was felicitated for his “exceptional leadership” in guiding India’s response to Pahalgam terror attack.Modi urged MPs to participate enthusiastically in upcoming events like the Tiranga Yatra, held annually before Independence Day, and National Space Day on Aug 23. He highlighted historical significance of Aug 5, marking the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019, which ended special rights for J&K, and the groundbreaking ceremony of the Ram temple in Ayodhya in 2020.
