New Delhi: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge Saturday took to Twitter to share a newspaper clipping that mentions that China is building ropeways and roads at Doklam. This was just a day after Congress MP Rahul Gandhi accused the Narendra Modi government of 'sleeping' over the fact that China is preparing itself for war.
"Chinese build-up in Doklam up to “Jampheri Ridge” is threatening India’s strategic “Siliguri Corridor,” the gateway to the Northeastern States," Kharge wrote on Twitter. He described the situation to be of 'utmost concern' for India's national security.
Taking a dig at Narendra Modi's 2014 campaign strategy when he devised the social media campaign called Chai pe Charcha (meaning casual chat over tea), he asked, "When will the nation have China pe Charcha (meaning light-hearted discussion on the Chinese threat)?"
Earlier on Friday Kharge wanted to speak on the December 9 Chinese aggression in Arunachal Pradesh in the Rajya Sabha. However, Deputy Chairman Harivansh did not allow him to speak on grounds that he had not served any notice. The Congress President lodged a strong protest over this issue. "On December 14, I intervened but the Deputy Chairman said I cannot raise it as I have not given any notice," he said.
The Congress-led Opposition has been asking for a detailed discussion on Chinese intrusion at Arunachal's Tawang in the Parliament, ever since news of the clashes came to the fore. There has been only a statement from Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on the Chinese issue so far.
A war of words has broken out between the ruling BJP and the Congress since Rahul's big allegation yesterday. The BJP has heavily criticised Rahul for allegedly 'doubting' the valour of the Indian armed forces manning the border.
