A year since Galwan clash, no clarity from Govt till now: Sonia Gandhi

The Congress party has reiterated its demand from the Government of India to come clean over the Galwan Valley incident on June 15, 2020, when 20 soldiers of the Bihar Regiment lost their lives in a confrontation with the PLA troops.

New Delhi: As one year has completed since the Indian and Chinese troops engaged in a brutal brawl at Galwan Valley on June 15, 2020, Congress President Sonia Gandhi reiterated her party's demand from the Government of India to come clean over the matter.

Remembering the tragic loss of 20 brave soldiers of the Bihar Regiment, including their commanding officer, in a confrontation with Chinese troops on the night of 15-16 June 2020, the Congress Chief demanded that the Government should take the nation into confidence.

In a statement, Congress President Sonia Gandhi stated, "Having patiently waited for the government to come clean and inform the nation about the circumstances in which the unprecedented incident happened and reassure the people that the sacrifice of our brave jawans was not in vain, the Congress Party reiterates its concern that no clarity is yet available and the Prime Minister’s last word on the subject a year ago was that no transgression had occurred."

"We have repeatedly sought details of the episode in light of the PM’s statement, as well as details of what progress has been made towards restoring the status quo ante prior to April 2020. The disengagement agreement with China appears to have worked entirely to India’s disadvantage so far," she further added.

On behalf of the Congress Party, Sonia Gandhi urged the government to take the nation into confidence. "Ensure that their performance is worthy of the commitment of our soldiers who are standing bravely and resolutely at the borders," she said.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi also shared a video on Instagram, using a hashtag of #JusticeForGalwanMartyrs and saying, "There are many questions that remain unanswered of that incident & many explanations this govt owes to our people."