New Delhi:
Senior BJP leader Mukhtar Headquarters Abbas Naqvi on Tuesday responded to the opposition’s demand for a special session of Parliament, claiming that such a decision respted to the government and Parliament only.
His comment comes in the Rajya Sabha as the Congress President and the Leader of the Opposition (LOP), in Mallikrajun Kharge, written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on this issue.
Mr. Kharge urged PM Modi to call a special session of Parliament to address the cruel Pahalgam terror attack on 22 April, which claimed the lives of 26 people.
Speaking to IANS, Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi gave unwavering support for the government’s stand on national security.
“PM Modi is leading a firm campaign to eliminate the enemies of humanity – people who spread terror and violence. It is not only a man or a party mission. The whole nation has increased, united, united in the soul, to end the machinery of crime and cruelty. To eliminate the machinery of crime and cruelty. To eliminate the machinery of crime and cruelty. From every corner of the country, there is only one voice – which is responsible, they should be judged.”
Mr. Naqvi further expressed concern over some political voices, believing that this collective resolution is reducing.
“It is unfortunate that even today, there are individuals who try to sow seeds of so -called peace from the soil fertilized by terror. Once the land representing anarchy has now been confiscated by terrorism, and the Pakistani leadership tolerates full responsibility to allow such change,” he said.
Commenting on the opposition’s push for a special Parliament session, he said, “This is not about the example or political grandeur. The decision to call a particular session is only with the government and Parliament. Clearly, I cannot remember any example in my history, where such a session was called in a direct response to a terrorist attack or war situation within the country.”
Mr. Naqvi listed historical examples when special or joint parliamentary sessions were held, emphasizing their different references.
“So far, about a dozen special sessions have taken place. The first was after independence in 1947. In 1962, he came before another war. In 1972, we marked 25 years of freedom, and the 1991 and 1992 sessions were part of our Golden Jubilee celebrations.
“In the 1997 session focused on India’s development journey. In 2008, the UPA government clashed with the Left giving another indication. In 2012, we reminded of the 60th anniversary of Parliament. The 2015 session was a tribute to the Constitution, while the 2017 session was focused on GST reforms. Recently, in 2023, a session was included in a session.”
He also recalled the joint sessions, “In 1961, one was called to address dowry laws; In 1978, banking reforms were discussed, and in 2002, reservation was debated. None of these was a reaction to warship scenarios – which was not our parliamentary tradition.”
Shri Naqvi further reiterated the importance of national unity.
“At a time when the country is strongly united against these executioners of humanity, it is regrettable that some choose to distract from the real issue. They will demand evidence of atrocities, question our objectives, or even suggest collusion.
“This type of strategy is not only harmful to the morale of the nation, but also a counter -protest for our collective mission. Their questions can come up as anxiety, but they neither serve the nation nor the cause of their own,” he concluded.
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