Democratic Progressive Azad Party President Ghulam Nabi Azad said on Tuesday that the opposition is within its rights to demand a special session of Parliament in response to a recent terror attack in Pahgam, saying that a unanimous call has been received for unity among all political parties.
Speaking to ANI, Ghulam Nabi Azad said, “This is the right of the opposition, you cannot reject them. So far, all political parties have given very responsible statements. Only unity has been negotiated. Just a proposal is to be passed in Parliament, so I don’t think any political party will stand against the government.”
The head of the Democratic Progressive Azad Party also highlighted the unprecedented public response to the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, stating that for the first time, people voluntarily took the streets on the streets – including attacks on religious places, to condemn terrorism without political signs.
“In the past, street protests only occurred when under the leadership of political leaders. This time, people pushed themselves forward,” Azad said, emphasizing the emergence of a strong anti -terrorism environment among Muslims in Kashmir.
He criticized the lack of media coverage of these protests, stating that a comprehensive broadcast would have sent a firm message to Pakistan.
“If the protests were covered properly by the media, Pakistan would have received a good reply. There is no sympathy for Pakistan in the hearts of Kashmiris,” he said.
Earlier in the day, the Janata Dal (United) also extended its support for the NDA’s collective stance, amidst the opposition’s demand for a special session of Parliament on the recent terrorist attack in Pahgam.
Speaking to ANI, JD (U) leader Rajiv Ranjan Prasad said, “Whatever decision is taken after the participation of all parties in NDA and mutual consultation, JD (U) has always supported them in the past. Our stand is clear – we are committed to the decisions made with mutual consent in NDA, and whatever we take with the NDA leaders, we are committed Are.”
This Congress MP and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi wrote a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging the government to call a special session of both houses of Parliament in view of the Pahgam attack.
In his letter, Gandhi said that the attack had angered every Indian and emphasized the need for an integrated response. “The terrorist attack in Pahgam has angered every Indian. In this important time, India will have to show that we will always stand together against terrorism,” reads the letter.
He further stated that the opposition believes that a special session should be held to allow people’s representatives to express their unity and resolve. The opposition believes that a special session of both houses of Parliament should be called, where people’s representatives can show their unity and determination. We request that such a special session will be called as soon as possible.
Congress President Mallikrajun Kharge also wrote a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in response to the attack, expressed the party’s call to the government to call a particular session of both houses of Parliament.
In his letter, Kharge stated that there would be a platform to express a joint stance on the proposed session attack and would demonstrate a collective resolution to address the situation.
The Congress President also mentioned that opposition’s beliefs in unity and solidarity require hours.
After the terrorist attack on 22 April, this request has come between resentment and mourning, among the increase in political attention to national security and responses to terrorism. (ANI)
