Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to make statement in Rajya Sabha today

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is scheduled to make a statement in Rajya Sabha today on the recent development between Indian and Chinese troops along the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh.

 

Earlier, on Tuesday, Mr Singh had made a statement in Lok Sabha over the issue. Mr Singh had asserted that India remains committed to resolve the current issues in its border areas through peaceful dialogue and consultations.

He said, India believes that mutual respect and mutual



sensitivity are the basis for peaceful relations with neighbours.

 

Defence Minister had said that India wants to resolve the current situation through dialogue. He said, India has been continuously maintaining diplomatic and military engagement with the Chinese side.

 

Defence minister mentioned that both sides should strictly respect the LAC and asserted that any attempt to unilaterally alter the status quo will not be acceptable.