PM Modi declared India's retaliation against terrorist camps inside Pakistan a complete success, amidst opposition demands for discussions on "Operation Sindoor" and the Pahalgam attack. The government agreed to a 16-hour debate next week. Congress criticized the delay in scheduling the Pahalgam discussion and demanded PM's response to Trump's claim regarding Operation Sindoor.
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