Kharge Urges PM Modi to Convene Special Parliament Session on Pahalgam Terror Attack

Pahalgam Terror Attack: Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi (LoP in Lok Sabha) and Mallikarjun Kharge (LoP in Rajya Sabha) wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday, urging him to convene a special session of both houses of Parliament at the earliest.

"Hon'ble Prime Minister, at this moment, when unity and solidarity are essential, (the) Opposition believes that it is important to convene a special session of both houses of Parliament at the earliest. This will be a powerful demonstration of our collective resolve and will to deal with the brutal terror attack in Pahalgam on innocent citizens on 22 April 2025. It is our fond hope that the session will be accordingly convened," Mr Kharge wrote in his letter. Jairam Ramesh, Congress MP and head of the party's communications wing, shared the letter on X.

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In another letter, Mr Gandhi said, "Dear Prime Minister, the terrorist attack in Pahalgam has outraged every Indian. At this critical time, India must show that we will always stand together against terrorism. The Opposition believes that a special session of both Houses of Parliament should be convened, where the representatives of the people can show their unity and determination. We request that such a special session be convened at the earliest."

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The government had earlier called an all-party meeting to brief Opposition leaders on its future course of action. Mr Kharge and Leader of the Opposition, Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi have said that the government has the full support of the Opposition for any action.

The Prime Minister has said there is "grief and rage" over the attack from "Kargil to Kanyakumari". This attack was not just on innocent tourists; the country's enemies have shown the audacity to attack India's soul," the Prime Minister said.

He has said the terrorists who carried out the attack and those who plotted it would "get a punishment they cannot imagine". "The time has come to raze whatever is left of the terror haven. The will of 140 crores will break the back of the masters of terror," he said.

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