Defence Minister Rajnath Singh strongly criticized Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday for allegedly misrepresenting the Army Chief’s statement on the India-China border situation. Singh accused Gandhi of indulging in irresponsible politics by distorting facts presented in Parliament on February 3.
Key Highlights
- Rahul Gandhi, during the President’s Address debate, claimed that China had infiltrated Indian territory, contradicting PM Narendra Modi’s stance while alleging that the Army disagreed with the government’s position.
- Rajnath Singh responded on social media platform X, stating that the Army Chief only referred to disruptions in traditional patrolling, which have since been resolved.
- He asserted that all details have been transparently shared with Parliament, dismissing Gandhi’s claims as misleading.
- Singh reminded Gandhi that if any Indian land has been lost to China, it happened after the 1962 war in Aksai Chin (38,000 sq km) and the 1963 territorial handover by Pakistan (5,180 sq km).
- The Defence Minister accused Rahul Gandhi of twisting the Army Chief’s words and urged him to reflect on history before making allegations.
The controversy highlights the ongoing political clashes over national security and border issues ahead of crucial elections.
