'Once RM's done commenting on hand symbol...': Rahul Gandhi asks direct question on China

Taking yet ar jibe at defence minister, former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday sharpened his attack and asked directly if Chinese have occupied Indian territory in Lakh. Taking to Twitter, Rahul Gandhi said that Raksha Mantri (RM) could answer question once he is done 'commenting on hand symbol' i.e symbol of Congress party.  

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A day earlier, in an attempt to politicise border tensions between India and China, Rahul Gandhi mocked Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Improvising a couplet by poet Mirza Ghalib, he said - "Everyone kws reality of what's going on at border, but igrance is bliss at this time to maintain a happy heart." He was commenting on Shah's statement in virtual rally wherein Home Minister said that India's defence policy is strong and that country kws how to protect its borders. 

reafter, Rahul Gandhi also slammed Indian Army and media saying that media is 'muzzled', and 'truth' seems 'dormant,' while Indian Army kws exactly what is happening in Lakh.

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Raksha Mantri slams Rahul Gandhi

Hitting out at Wayan MP for his remarks on Indo-China border dispute, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh responded to him in an equally poetic manner. Improvising yet ar Mirza Ghalib couplet and with an obvious pun on Congress party's symbol - 'hand', he said: "If your hand aches, you have medicine; But what to do when reason of ache is your hand." He also said that Congress has been fearmongering over this issue he will respond on only in Parliament.

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Indo-China Border tensions

ongoing border dispute between India and China first came into forefront on May 9 when clash was reported between military of two nations at Naku La in Sikkim. Furrmore, on May 10, army official informed that re were or clashes that took place on May 6 near Pangong Tso Lake area in eastern Lakh. Moreover, days after this, Chinese military helicopters were spotted close to LAC in eastern Lakh. A fleet of Su-30 fighters of Indian Air Force n carried out sorties in area.

Meanwhile, Army Chief General M M Naravane issued a statement saying that clashes are thing new and army is following established treaty between two nations. Speaking to Republic TV, Rajnath Singh said that diplomatic channels are in talks but India will t compromise with its self-respect. 

With an aim to find a solution to tensions, India and China held Corps Commander level talks on June 6 at Moldo. Issuing a statement after 5-long hours of talks, New Delhi that both sides agreed to peacefully resolve situation and described meeting as 'cordial and positive atmosphere'. Beijing also affirmed that overall situation at border areas is w 'generally stable' and 'under control' and both sides will resolve issue through diplomatic and military channels. 

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