'Can't shed responsibility': Sonia Gandhi continues attack on Modi Govt over Galwan clash

Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Thursday said Modi government can't shed responsibility on India-China border crisis in Lakh and reiterated her question as to why and how Indian Army jawans died at Galwan Valley last week when PM said re was Chinese intrusion.

Congress said it is observing June 26 as Shaheed Samman Diwas in hour of 20 jawans who were martyred in Galwan on June 15 after a violent faceoff with Chinese troops. party h a host of senior leers speak on occasion.

Sonia Gandhi said, "Today we are observing Shaheed Samman Diwas in hour of our martyrs. country will always be grateful to ir ultimate sacrifice defending Lakh in wake of Chinese aggression. We are proud of our Army and soldiers. Congress stands by Army with a firm resolve."

Turning to Modi government's handling of crisis, Rae Bareli MP said, "Today, where re is a crisis on India-China border, Central government can't shed responsibility. PM says China didn't infiltrate in our territory, but on or hand, Defence Minister and External Affairs Ministry keep discussing it. Former Army generals, defence experts, and media are using satellite ims to confirm Chinese intrusions. Today when we're paying tribute to our martyrs, n nation wants to kw why and how our 20 soldiers were killed (in Galwan Valley) when PM says re was Chinese intrusion?"

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Cong lists questions for Govt

In a press statement, Congress party issued a set of questions for Modi Government to answer on LAC standoff.

• Why is Modi government afraid of ackwledging Chinese incursion in Galwan Valley and in Depsang plains?
• Why is Modi government demoralizing our brave soldiers by issuing contrictory statements?
• Why is Modi government’s diplomacy t helping in protecting and restoring India’s territorial integrity?
• What has India gained from Prime Minister’s personal outreach to various countries in general and China in particular?
• What has India achieved from 5 trips of Prime Minister to China, 3 trips of Chinese Prime Minister to India and 18 meetings between two leers?

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Disengment at LAC

As per sources, signs of troop reduction and de-escalation has taken place at one location along LAC. Disengment at several points along LAC - Galwan, Pangong Lake, Depsang will take place in sts. On Tuesday, sources h reported that Chinese PLA troops h reoccupied areas that y h previously disengd from after June 6 meeting. India, in its commander-level talks, has demanded a return to status quo in April, asking Chinese to remove ditional buildup done in Galwan and Pangong Tso areas.

BJP and Congress have simmered a bitter political faceoff following Chinese aggression in eastern Lakh that led to fatalities on India's side at Galwan last week, with Congress relentlessly cornering Modi government over its handling of China and BJP hitting back with allegations of "collusion" with Beijing.

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