Will only Maharashtra show patriotism?: Sena's open dare after blocking 3 Chinese projects

Shiv Sena on Tuesday in its mouthpiece Saamana said that along with fighting Chinese at border, India should destroy its ecomy by boycotting its products and stop Chinese companies from investing in country. Sena said in this regard, its government in Maharashtra has taken first step by putting three big-ticket projects involving  Chinese government on hold. party added that doing business with Chinese after Galwan clash would be an insult to souls of 20 martyred soldiers.

'Is patriotism limited only to Maharashtra?'

former ally of BJP said that Chinese companies have taken over Indian markets and national policy is required to stop se companies. editorial said that because of Coronavirus crisis, Chinese ecomy has weakened so it would be a perfect time to weaken it furr as many American and European companies are also exiting Chinese markets.

Sena said that many BJP ruled states like Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh are trying to lure se companies to set up ir factories in India, which is a good thing for Indian ecomy. However, Sena asked if se states are taking any action against Chinese companies which has invested a lot in se states. "What action will government take or what plan have y prepared to deal with se companies? Is Maharashtra only state to sacrifice and show its patriotism?" editorial said. 

It furr said that India needs to stop exports from China and become 'Aatmanirbhar'. Continuing its attack on US President Donald Trump and PM Modi's friendly relations with him, Sena took a jibe by saying "One does t need Trump to fight with China and to fight with m, one needs to focus more on nation that politics."

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Meanwhile, meeting between Indian Army's 14 Corps Commander Lt Gen Harinder Singh and his Chinese counterpart got over after around 11 hours on Monday. Sources stated that India demanded a return to status quo in April, asking Chinese to remove additional buildup done in Galwan and Pangong Tso areas.

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India-China's war of words

Slamming China's incursion into Indian territory at LAC, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar asserted that Chinese side took pre-meditated and planned action that was directly responsible for resulting violence and casualties which reflected its intent to 'change facts' on ground in violation of previous agreements reached during his telephonic conversation with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.

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China, on or hand, has w staked claim over entire Galwan Valley. It has also maintained that Indian Army 'broke consensus and crossed Line of Actual Control, deliberately provoking and attacking Chinese officers and soldiers', leading to violence. Currently, both countries have disengd at LAC, while talks via diplomatic channels and Army-level continue.

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