New Delhi: In a startling disclosure, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has once again sounded the alarm on China’s alleged incursion into Indian territory in Ladakh. Amidst escalating tensions, Gandhi emphatically addressed China’s audacious inclusion of Arunachal Pradesh and Aksai Chin in its latest “Standard Map,” labeling it a “grave concern.”
Rahul Gandhi’s urgent call for action: A serious issue
Speaking to the media at Delhi Airport, Rahul Gandhi asserted that he has been highlighting this issue for years, contradicting Prime Minister Modi’s claims of no intrusion. “What the prime minister has said… That not an inch of land has been invaded… it is totally false,” Gandhi stated unequivocally, emphasizing that the people of Ladakh are well aware of China’s alleged encroachment on Indian soil.
China’s brazen move: Rahul Gandhi demands PM Modi’s response
In response to a question from ANI about China’s incorporation of Arunachal Pradesh and Aksai Chin in its updated map, Rahul Gandhi labeled the map issue as gravely serious. He insisted that while the map’s inclusion is concerning, the core issue is China’s perceived land capture. Gandhi called for Prime Minister Modi’s intervention and clarity on the matter.
#WATCH | Delhi | While leaving for Karnataka, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi speaks on China government’s ‘2023 Edition of the standard map of China’; says, “I have been saying for years that what the PM said, that not one inch of land was lost in Ladakh, is a lie. The entire Ladakh… pic.twitter.com/NvBg0uhNY1
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Prominent figures unite for state scheme launch
Rahul Gandhi was en route to Mysuru, Karnataka, where he will join Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge for the launch of the State Government’s Gruha Lakshmi scheme. The scheme, a poll promise made by the Congress during its election campaign, offers monthly assistance of Rs 2,000 to the woman head of below-poverty-line (BPL) families.
China’s provocative “standard map” release
China’s recent unveiling of the 2023 edition of its “standard map” has ignited controversy. The map controversially incorporates Arunachal Pradesh and the Aksai Chin region as part of China’s territory. This move has raised tensions and triggered concerns about the security of India’s borders.
Gandhi’s earlier warning on Ladakh visit
During his recent visit to Ladakh, Rahul Gandhi criticized the Centre’s claims of no land invasion by China’s People Liberation Army (PLA) troops. He cited local reports indicating Chinese troops’ alleged intrusion and acquisition of Indian land. Gandhi highlighted the disconnect between official statements and ground realities, voicing the local population’s apprehensions.
As the nation awaits Prime Minister Modi’s response to Rahul Gandhi’s impassioned assertions, the debate over territorial integrity and border security takes center stage in India’s national discourse.
