Patna (Bihar) [India], July 27 (ANI): Janata Dal (United) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha on Sunday described Operation Sindoor as a historic and bold step against terrorism, ahead of its planned discussion in Parliament. He said the operation reflects the strength and resolve of a 'new India' and sends a clear message to those supporting terrorism.

'In the history of the country, whenever a terrorist attack has occurred, the act of entering 200 kilometres into another country to destroy their (attackers') base has only been done for the first time through Operation Sindoor. This is new India. If anyone attacks the country, we will strike them, and this is the 'new normal' of this country... It would be good if this were discussed in Parliament. The country and the world already know about it,' Jha told ANI.

He added that the operation is not over but currently on hold. 'Operation Sindoor is not over yet, but it is currently on hold. India and the world know that these terrorist activities are state-sponsored. Through Operation Sindoor, the entire world has seen our strength,' he said.

On Monday, the Lok Sabha is set to hold a special discussion on Operation Sindoor, India's military response to the Pahalgam terror attack. The matter is listed among key items in the agenda issued by the Lok Sabha Secretariat.

The first week of the Monsoon session of Parliament was marked by major disruptions, including the surprise resignation of Jagdeep Dhankhar as Vice President.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is likely to initiate the discussion on Operation Sindoor in the Lok Sabha.

Sources said that Home Minister Amit Shah, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, and BJP MPs Anurag Thakur and Nishikant Dubey are also expected to take part in the discussion in Lok Sabha.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to intervene in the discussion in the Lok Sabha. He may also intervene in the discussion in the Rajya Sabha. Sources said discussion on Operation Sindoor will begin in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday.

Rajnath Singh and S Jaishankar will be among the Ministers who will participate in the discussion in the Rajya Sabha, sources said. (ANI)