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Indulging in irresponsible politics; Rajnath slams Rahul on India-China border remark

Indulging in irresponsible politics; Rajnath slams Rahul on India-China border remark

New Delhi, Feb 4 (UNI) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday slammed Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi for his remark on the situation along the India-China border and accussed him of "Indulging in irresponsible politics on matters of national interest".
Talking to his social media handle X, Rajnath Singh said, "It is a matter of deep regret that Shri Rahul Gandhi should indulge in irresponsible politics on matters of national interest".
He stated that the Army Chief’s observations pertained to the temporary disturbance of traditional patrolling patterns by both sides along the border.
The Defence Minister further emphasised that these patrolling practices have now been restored to their traditional pattern following the recent disengagement efforts. These details were previously shared in Parliament.
Rajnath also clarified that the words attributed to the Army Chief in the parliamentary debate were never stated by him at any time.
Singh stressed the importance of accuracy and responsible discourse on matters concerning national security.
He reiterated that with respect to territorial issues, it is well documented that 38,000 sq km of Indian territory in Aksai Chin has been under Chinese control since the 1962 conflict.
Furthermore, 5,180 sq. km of territory was ceded by Pakistan to China in 1963. These historical facts remain an integral part of India's territorial discourse, the Minister said.
Notably, Rahul Gandhi during the motion of thanks on the President's address in the Lok Sabha, on Monday had said that "China was sitting on 4,000 sq km of Indian land", adding that the "Prime Minister has denied it, whereas the army disagrees with the Prime Minister.
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