Before the discussion on Operation Sindoor could begin, chaos erupted in the Lok Sabha: Opposition members stood up from their seats, gathered in the well of the house, and began chanting slogans demanding a debate on “Operation Sindoor”…
Operation Sindoor
“Operation Sindoor” refers to a controversial cultural or political campaign in India, often associated with Hindu nationalist groups, where married Hindu women are encouraged to apply sindoor (vermilion) as a symbol of marital status and religious identity. The term gained attention during events where Hindu women were mobilized to publicly apply sindoor as a display of solidarity, sometimes in response to perceived threats to Hindu traditions. Critics argue that such campaigns politicize religious symbols, while supporters view them as a defense of cultural heritage.
Lok Sabha
The **Lok Sabha** is the lower house of India’s bicameral Parliament and the primary legislative body of the country. Established in 1952 after India adopted its Constitution in 1950, it consists of elected representatives who draft and pass laws. Members are elected by direct public vote, and the Lok Sabha plays a key role in forming the government, as the Prime Minister is typically the leader of the majority party or coalition in the house.
