Union Minister Ajay Bhatt on Saturday attacked Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his remark flagging 'clear threats' from alleged Chinese incursions into Indian territory and said that his statement could "lower the morale" of the Indian Army.
Defence minister Rajnath Singh, while participating at industry body FICCI's annual general meeting, on Saturday spoke at length about how India and China's economy fared in the past seven-odd decades and how economic reforms in both the countries shaped the economic prospect.
Speaking on the recent India-China border clash, the Defence Minister said, "Whether it is Galwan or Tawang, our defence forces have proved their bravery and valour."
Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Prahlad Joshi on Friday hit out at former Congress national president Rahul Gandhi over his remark flagging 'clear threats' from alleged Chinese incursions into Indian territory, accusing the Rajiv Gandhi Foundation of "taking money from China".
Flagging a "clear threat from China" amid the ongoing border row, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday claimed that the neighbouring country is "preparing for war" but Centre is "hiding and not accepting it".
Rajya Sabha was adjourned till 12 noon on Friday amid uproar as the Opposition's request to hold a discussion on the India-China border situation was disallowed by the chair.
General Officer Commanding-in-Chief Eastern Command, Lt Gen Rana Pratap Kalita on Friday took note of the recent border skirmish between Indian troops and Chinese soldiers in the Tawang sector of Arunachal Pradesh and said that the transgression by the People's Liberation Army (PLA) patro
"Malikarjun Kharge has called for all party meetings to take the decision and protect the interest of India and also people living in the area should not be hurt," said Hanumanth Rao.
Chinese troops of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) clashed with the Indian Army in the eastern area of the two countries' disputed border on December 9.