As Congress MP Adhir Claims Occupation Of Ladakh's Areas, Rajnath Singh Says ‘India Is Not...’

As Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury claimed that vast areas of Ladakh have been occupied, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh condemned his remarks on the LAC situation.

Leader of Congress in Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury

Source : pti

New Delhi: Leader of Congress in Lok Sabha, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Monday during his reply to the debate on the Motion of Thanks to the President's address questioned Defence Minister Rajnath Singh regarding the situation in Ladakh and claimed that vast areas of Ladakh have been occupied. As per news agency ANI,  while speaking in the Lok Sabha, Chowdhury accused the Modi government of failing in its China policy.

"Not even a word on security concerns was mentioned in the President's Address. The situation in Ladakh is deteriorating day by day. I want to ask our Defence Minister to please tell us what is the situation in Ladakh. You said that the status will be restored", ANI quoted Adhir as saying.

The Congress leader claimed that a significant portion, approximately 2000 square kilometers, of Ladakh is currently under occupation. He expressed disappointment over the alleged inability of shepherds to access the area.

"When the Galwan incident took place you gave the certificate that no one entered at our place. From 2014 till now your government failed in China policy", Adhir remarked, as per ANI.

‘India Is Not Weak Anymore’: Rajnath Singh's Response To Adhir On LAC

In a swift response, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh intervened, expressing strong disagreement with Chowdhury's comments about LAC. "As Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury took my name, I express my disagreement with whatever he said in connection with China and LAC. I condemn this", he said, reported ANI.

According to ANI, Rajnath Singh further assured the House that India is not weak anymore, asserting the country's strength and capability to give a befitting reply to any challenges. "I would like to assure the House that India is not weak anymore. India has become strong. If someone dares to stare at India, India has the capability and strength to give a befitting reply," he remarked.

Notably, Adhir further said that Congress is standing with the government for the security of the country. Adhir Ranjan quoted Swami Vivekanand and said that "he is proud to belong to the nation of universal acceptance and tolerance which has sheltered all the persecuted religious persons and refugees", as per ANI.

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