PM diverting attention from Chinese intrusion, says Congress
The Congress has criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the fresh intrusion attempts by Chinese troops in eastern Ladakh, saying he was diverting the people’s attention by talking about “local toys and Indian breed of dogs”.
The Congress has criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the fresh intrusion attempts by Chinese troops in eastern Ladakh, saying he was diverting the people’s attention by talking about “local toys and Indian breed of dogs”.
“China remains consistent and persistent in indulging in LAC misadventures altering the status quo and BJP government remains hesitant in even admitting the reality. Aatmanirbhar, toys and love for Indian dogs can divert attention but should not be confused with strategy and scheme to evict China,” Congress leader Jaiveer Shergill tweeted.
China remains consistent & persistent in indulging in LAC misadventures altering status qua & BJP Govt remains hesitant in even admitting the reality
Aatmanirbhar, Toys & Love for Indian Dogs can divert attention but should not be confused with strategy & scheme to evict China
— Jaiveer Shergill (@JaiveerShergill) August 31, 2020
Modi, in his radio address, spoke about India’s potential as a “toy hub” and urged the people to show their love for local breeds of dogs, as he talked about the role of sniffer dogs in security operations.
“Another brazen act of occupying India’s land…. Every day, fresh infiltration by China… Gogra and Galwan valley, Depsang plains, Lipulekh, Doka la and Naku La Pass… The Army is standing unmoved to protect mother India. But when would Modi ji show his eye of fury?” tweeted Congress spokesperson Randeep Surjewala in Hindi.
The government statement on Monday (August 31) also stressed that “the Indian Army is committed to maintaining peace and tranquillity through dialogue, but is also equally determined to protect its territorial integrity.”
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The India-China border clash flared up in mid-June as 20 Indian troops were killed in the worst-ever confrontation since 1962.
Addressing a joint virtual press conference on Sunday, Congress leaders Rajiv Shukla and Gaurav Gogoi said the satellite imagery showed China has installed missile sites on the eastern border, posing a threat to India’s security, and demanded that the government must take the nation into confidence.
The two leaders said the government should discuss the issue during the monsoon session of Parliament. “We would urge the government of India to take the nation into confidence. The government should also discuss the issue in Parliament along with coronavirus and clarify what threat it poses to the country’s security,” Shukla said.
Gogoi, the party’s deputy leader in Lok Sabha, said this is a matter of grave concern that affects national security and could have dangerous consequences.
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