NEW DELHI: The death of 20 Indian soldiers along the LAC in Ladakh on Wednesday saw the opposition asking the Prime Minister to explain how the Chinese occupied Indian territory, even as the government contended that the sacrifice of soldiers would not go in vain.
Congress president Sonia Gandhi urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to come forward and tell why 20 soldiers were killed, while Rahul Gandhi asked him to come out of “hiding” and share the truth of the India-China face off, saying the entire country was standing behind him.
Prime Minister Modi, while addressing chief ministers at a virtual meeting, said the sacrifice of Indian soldiers will not go in vain. He said India wants peace but is capable of giving a befitting reply if instigated.
The Prime Minister has convened a virtual meeting of presidents of various political parties on June 19 to discuss the border situation at Ladakh.
Defence minister Rajnath Singh said the loss of soldiers was deeply disturbing and painful and the nation will never forget their bravery and sacrifice.
The Nation will never forget their bravery and sacrifice. My heart goes out to the families of the fallen soldiers.… https://t.co/vqUWbKjIMO
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) 1592376588000
Home minister Amit Shah said the country will always remain indebted to its soldiers who lost their lives at Ladakh’s Galwan and their bravery reflects commitment towards the motherland.
The pain of losing our brave soldiers while protecting our motherland at Ladakh’s Galwan can not be put in words. N… https://t.co/R55ds169KY
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) 1592389696000
I bow to the families, who have blessed Indian Army with such great heroes. India will always remain indebted for t… https://t.co/JDUpZCgAGI
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) 1592389703000
In a video message, Sonia Gandhi assured the country of her party’s full support to the Indian Army and the government.
She asked whether some Indian Army personnel were still missing and how many were seriou