All-Party Meet: PM Narendra Modi Says China ‘Neither Intruded Into Indian Territory Nor Occupied Any Post’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi responded to the Opposition queries related to alleged Chinese transgression during the all-party meeting. Modi categorically rejected the charge that China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) troopers intruded into Indian territory. He further claimed that no border post of Indian Army has been occupied.

“Neither have they intruded into our border, nor has any post been taken over by them (China). 20 of our jawans were martyred, but those who dared Bharat Mata, they were taught a lesson,” PM Modi said.

His reply was preceded by scathing questions of Congress president Sonia Gandhi, who sought to know whether the pre-May status quo has been restored in eastern Ladakh sector of the Line of Actual Control (LAC).

“What date did Chinese troops intrude? When did the Govt find out about the transgressions? Does govt not get satellite pics? Did Intelligence not report about unusual activity?” Sonia questioned as she accused the government of keeping the nation “still in dark”.

Modi not only denied the presence of Chinese troops in territories belonging to India, but also assured that the armed forces are prepared for a befitting retaliation if the territorial integrity is challenged.

“Today, we possess the capability that no one can eye even one inch of our land. India’s armed forces have the capability to move into multiple sectors at one go,” the Prime Minister said.

“Whether it is deployment, action, counter-action…air, land or sea, whatever our armed forces have to do to protect our country they will do,” Modi added.