India-China LAC face-off: AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has slammed the government for keeping the country in dark for days on Indian-Chinese soldiers clash near the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Arunachal Pradesh's Tawang.
"The reports coming from Arunachal Pradesh are worrying and alarming. A major clash took place between Indian and Chinese soldiers and the government has kept the country in the dark for days. Why was the Parliament not informed, when it is in session," Owaisi questioned.
"The details of the incident are sketchy. What was the cause of the clash? Were shots fired or was it like Galwan? How many soldiers have been injured? What is their condition? Why can’t the Parliament extend their public support to the soldiers to send a strong message to China," he further asked.
"The army is capable of giving a fitting reply to the Chinese at any time. It is the weak political leadership under Modi which has led to this humiliation against China. This needs an urgent discussion in Parliament. I will be giving an adjournment motion tomorrow on this issue," Owaisi adedd.
Congress reacts
Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge said, "Again our Indian Army soldiers have been provoked by the Chinese. Our jawans fought in a resolute manner and a few of them have been injured too. We are one with the nation on the issues of National Security and would not like to politicize it. But Modi Govt
should be honest about the Chinese transgressions and the construction at all points near the LAC, since April 2020. Government needs to take the nation into confidence by discussing this issue in Parliament. We are forever indebted to the valour and sacrifice of our soldiers."
For over 2 years, China has been illegally acquiring India's land, where is PM? We demand PM should come to Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha & reply to the country about the exact position of illegal occupation of India's territory at different points by Chinese PLA, said Congress MP Randeep Surjewala.
Face-off happened on December 9
The clash near Yangtse along the LAC in the sensitive sector took place last Friday amid the over 30-month border standoff between the two sides in eastern Ladakh.
"On December 9, PLA troops contacted the LAC in Tawang Sector which was contested by own (Indian) troops in a firm and resolute manner. This face-off led to minor injuries to few personnel from both sides," the Army said in a statement.
"Both sides immediately disengaged from the area. As a follow up of the incident, own (Indian) commander in the area held a flag meeting with his counterpart to discuss the issue in accordance with structured mechanisms to restore peace and tranquillity," it said.
The Army statement did not mention the number of troops involved in the face-off and those injured in the incident.
However, a source indicated that there were more than 200 Chinese soldiers involved and they were carrying spiked clubs and sticks, and injuries on the Chinese side could be higher. But there was no official word on the same.
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