PM Modi’s remarks on LAC row have left everyone baffled, says Chidambaram

China claims whole of Galwan; PM Modi says no one entered Indian territory; world condoles India deaths.

In a meeting with political leaders, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that neither has anyone intruded into the Indian territory nor has anyone captured any military posts.

‘What did PM Modi have in mind?’: Chidambaram

“When the PM said a few days ago that the ‘sacrifice of our soldiers will not go in vain’, what did he have in mind? Why and where did the soldiers sacrifice their lives, and how will the government ensure that the sacrifice will not be in vain? We ask these questions while reiterating our total support to the Government of India and India’s defence forces. The defence of the nation and its territorial integrity are dear to the heart of every Indian. We therefore seek answers to the questions with a view to re-double our commitment and present a picture of unity and solidarity,” Chidambaram added.

What did ‘disengagement’ mean which the govt said was ‘underway’, asks Chidambaram

“Even after PM’s statement, China has blamed India for the clashes and has re-asserted its claim to the entire Galwan Valley. What is the government’s answer to this claim? Will the Government of India reject this claim?,” the Congress leader asked. He added: “What was the meaning of the ‘disengagement’ that the government said was ‘underway’? If no Chinese troops are inside Indian territory in Ladakh, why did 20 soldiers have to make the supreme sacrifice?

Boycotting Chinese goods will not hurt Beijing’s economy: P Chidambaram

P Chidambaram added: “Boycotting Chinese goods will not hurt the Chinese economy. I don’t think we should bring issues like boycott while discussing grave matters such as defence and national security.”

P Chidambaram addresses citizens

Addressing the media on the Galwan clashes, former Union minister P Chidambaram said: “What was the issues that the local commanders were talking with their counterparts. If no Chinese troops were inside the Indian territory, where did the clashes take place and where were the soldiers killed? If no Chinese soldiers were inside our territory, why were 20 soldiers sacrificed? What is the government’s reactions to China’s claims over Galwan Valley?”

With inputs from Indian Express