Published 14:40 IST, June 17th 2020

LAC Clash: Assam Chamber of Commmerce appeals to traders not to procure Chinese products 

As several organisations press for a ban on Chinese goods, the Assam Chamber of Commerce has made an appeal to its traders in Assam not to procure Chinese goods

Reported by: Anirudha Bhakat
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nationwide anger against China is visible in every ok and corner of country. As several organisations continue to press for a ban on Chinese goods, Assam Chamber of Commerce has me an appeal to its trers in Assam t to procure any Chinese products. 

Speaking exclusively to Republic Media Network a day after Indian and Chinese troops clashed violently at Galwan Valley after continued Chinese belligerence, Sanjive Narain, President of Assam Chamber of Commerce said that it is time to hit China below belt. Stressing on need to do away with Chinese goods, Assam Chamber of Commerce president said that it will be most befitting reply. 

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"We have asked all trers t to procure any Chinese goods. Because, when trers will t procure, definitely products will t be available in market. As far as sales is concerned, we have also asked m t to sell those products," said Sanjive Narain. 

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He furr said that China needs to be taught a lesson and best reply is to hit ir ecomy. Stating that Chinese products have biggest market in India, Narain said that re is alrey a global anger against China and this is best time to give m back. 

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When asked about Chinese investments in various Indian companies, Narain said we should follow China in this regard. "You see when Covid-19 outbreak happened in China, Chinese government bought shares in all US and European companies based in China. In same way, Indian government should come forward to take over investment me by China in Indian companies," he said. 

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He furr stressed on how India became self-reliant within a short span of time following Covid-19 outbreak to produce PPE kits as an example. 

It may be mentioned that Assam Chamber of Commerce is an apex body of trers across State. appeal me by ACC in regards to Chinese products will definitely hit market of such goods in rast as most of supplies to or States in region, goes through State of Assam.

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14:40 IST, June 17th 2020