The nuclear energy Bill to open India’s civil nuclear sector to private participation sparked sharp divisions in the Lok Sabha, with Opposition MPs seeking its referral to a parliamentary panel over safety and liability concerns, while NDA members backed it as vital for energy security
Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused Congress in the Lok Sabha of dividing Vande Mataram under appeasement politics and overruling Mahatma Gandhi’s wishes. He cited Nehru’s letter expressing concern over Muslim sentiments and said Congress bowed to pressures that later led to Partition-era decisions
Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi attacked the Modi government in Lok Sabha over the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor, questioning alleged security lapses, jet losses, and the role of foreign pressure in halting military action against Pakistan. He demanded accountability from the Home and Defence Ministers