New Delhi, April 30: The Union government is considering convening a special session of Parliament to deliberate on the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, following a formal request submitted by the opposition parties. The April 22 attack, which claimed the lives of multiple security personnel, has reignited concerns over cross-border terrorism and national security.
Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Arjun Ram Meghwal on Tuesday confirmed that the Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs (CCPA) has received the opposition’s letter and is reviewing the demand for a dedicated session.
“We have received the communication from opposition leaders. The matter will be taken up by the Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs,” Meghwal said, without offering a timeline for the decision.
Sources within the government, speaking on condition of anonymity, revealed that the possibility of a special session is being seriously considered. However, a final call is likely to be taken after India formulates and executes a strategic response to the Pahalgam incident, which the government has attributed to Pakistan-based terror outfits.
The demand for the session was led by leaders from the Congress, DMK, and Trinamool Congress, who have accused the government of failing to address growing security threats in Jammu and Kashmir. In a joint statement, opposition leaders said, “The people of India deserve transparency and accountability. The Parliament must be convened to deliberate on the national security lapse and the path forward.”
The attack in Pahalgam involved heavily armed militants ambushing a convoy of security forces, resulting in the deaths of at least seven personnel and injuries to several others. The incident marks one of the deadliest attacks in the region in recent months.
While the Ministry of External Affairs has strongly condemned the attack and summoned the Pakistani envoy, the opposition has criticized what it calls the government’s “measured silence” and lack of immediate action.
