Lok Sabha Adjourned After Rahul Gandhi’s China Claim Sparks Uproar
The Lok Sabha witnessed major disruptions on Monday after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi claimed Prime Minister Narendra Modi had asked Chinese troops to withdraw their weapons—and they complied.
Key Takeaways
- Rahul Gandhi alleged PM Modi told Chinese troops to take back weapons during the standoff.
- Union Minister Kiren Rijiju accused Gandhi of “speaking China’s language” and demoralising the army.
- The government reiterated its stance that no Indian territory was entered or post taken over.
- The uproar led to the Speaker adjourning the House for the day.
Gandhi’s Allegation in Parliament
Rahul Gandhi made the claim while speaking on the Motion of Thanks to the President’s address. He stated that while the Prime Minister had publicly said no one entered Indian territory, local people told him otherwise during his visit.
“But, I went there and the people there told me that the Chinese have taken our land. Then the Prime Minister said something very interesting. He said that I have spoken to the Chinese and I have told them that this is not the era of war. So, I asked the people there what does this mean? They said that the Prime Minister has asked the Chinese to take back their weapons and they have taken back their weapons,” Gandhi said.
Government’s Sharp Rebuttal
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju led the protest from the treasury benches, accusing Gandhi of echoing Chinese propaganda and attempting to demoralise the Indian Army.
“Gandhi was speaking the language of China,” Rijiju asserted, adding that the government’s position on no intrusion was clear.
Congress Leader Stands His Ground
Despite the backlash, Gandhi maintained he was merely relaying what locals had told him about Chinese incursion and the Prime Minister’s subsequent request for weapon withdrawal.
The heated exchanges continued until the Speaker adjourned the House for the day, halting further discussion on the issue.
