Rajya Sabha President Venkaiah Naidu suggested on Thursday that Defense Minister Rajnath Singh call political party leaders to his office for a briefing on “additional points” on the “real situation” of the border conflict. between India and China. He referred to the propaganda that India is divided on the issue and added a message from the House that “we are united with our soldiers.”
HT reported on Wednesday that the government of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) led by the Bharatiya Janata Party has hinted to some opposition leaders that a closed-door meeting on the border situation between India and China could be considered. The government has been reluctant to have a full discussion on the issue during the current monsoon session of parliament.
“I have a suggestion for the defense minister. If you agree, you can invite some leaders to your office to share additional information on the subject. Some officials may also come, ”Naidu said after Singh read his statement in Rajya Sabha on the matter. “They [political leaders] we are all our own people. Everyone is interested in the security and protection of the country and must also know the current situation. “
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Naidu also lashed out at what he described as propaganda to show that India is divided by the conflict. “As president, I want to explain that the culture of India is always from Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam [the world is a family]. We have never attacked any country. This is a very sensitive issue. Our soldiers are on the border. Raksha mantri [defence minister] has explained the situation extensively. But there is propaganda in the international magazines that India is divided; it has big differences and all those useless comments. “
Opposition parties have criticized the government for avoiding a discussion on the issue in Parliament.
The Defense Ministry can inform the floor leaders of different parties on the efforts to normalize the situation along the border with China and answer any queries they may have on the matter.
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“A high-ranking minister called me to tell me that the government could think of a briefing for floor leaders of different parties on the India-China situation if they agree. But the proposal is in a very incipient stage and needs more discussion, ”said a leader who is not part of the NDA, requesting anonymity.
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