'Parliamentophobia': Centre calls Monsoon Session; TMC MP Derek O'Brien says govt has 'morbid fear of facing Parliament'

NEW DELHI: Rajya Sabha MP and TMC leader Derek O'Brien diagnosed the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-government of a "special" condition- "Parliamentophobia".

The jibe came a day after INDIA bloc parties wrote to PM Modi demanding special Parliamentary Session on Operation Sindoor. Instead, the central government announced the Monsoon session of Parliament from July 21 to August 12.

"Parliamentophobia (noun)- My word for the acute condition of a (Modi) government who have a morbid fear of facing Parliament. Running away from a Special Session," he said in a post on X.


In their letter to PM Modi, the opposition leaders emphasized that the country is grappling with "serious questions" that warrant immediate parliamentary debate.

"There are serious questions facing the nation about the terror attack, killing of civilians in Poonch, Uri and Rajouri, the ceasefire announcements, and the implications on our national security and foreign policy. We have supported the government's efforts to engage with the international community on India's position," the letter said.


"The government has briefed foreign nations and the media, but not Parliament-keeping the people of India and their elected representatives in the dark. Therefore, we urge you to convene a special session of Parliament immediately upon the return of the all-party delegations," it further read.

Meanwhile, responding to these demands on Wednesday, Parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju said all issues, including Operation Sindoor, could be raised and discussed during the upcoming session.