New Delhi erupted in political drama today as Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi took the Lok Sabha floor during the debate on the President’s address. His remarks on alleged Chinese incursions in Doklam ignited fierce protests, leading to the adjournment of proceedings. Defense Minister Rajnath Singh and Home Minister Amit Shah vehemently countered Gandhi’s claims, turning the house into a battleground of accusations.
Outside Parliament, Rahul Gandhi addressed the media, expressing frustration over being silenced. ‘This is a national security issue,’ he asserted. ‘These are the words of the former Army Chief, who discussed it directly with Rajnath Singh and Prime Minister Modi. I only want to repeat in the House what the Army Chief documented and what instructions he received from them.’
Gandhi accused the Modi government of fear-mongering, questioning why they dread open discussion. ‘The issue is exactly what the Prime Minister and Rajnath Singh have stated,’ he said. Whether land was lost is secondary; leaders must provide clear direction without shirking responsibility.
Drawing from former Army Chief M.M. Naravane’s unpublished book, Gandhi highlighted how political leadership allegedly let down the military. ‘Why fear the Army Chief’s perspective?’ he probed. ‘It reveals how the ’56-inch chest’ faltered when China advanced.’
Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi echoed the sentiment, vowing to voice the controversial line in Parliament. ‘Public sources like books and magazines should be fair game,’ she declared. ‘If it’s published, why the panic?’
The standoff underscores deepening rifts over border security, with opposition demanding transparency amid claims of government suppression. As debates rage, questions linger on accountability and the true state of India-China tensions.