NATION Rahul Gandhi Calls PM Modi's China Handling a Disaster! Says 'How Would America React If a Neighbour Occupies…' Rahul Gandhi slams PM Modi's China strategy, calling it a "disaster." In his Washington D.C. speech, Gandhi claims Chinese troops occupy 4,000 square kilometres of Indian territory in Ladakh. Read more about his critique and the ongoing border conflict. Harsh Sep 11, 2024 05:48 GMT Congress Leader Rahul Gandhi has criticised the Narendra Modi-led central government strongly for how it is handling the ongoing border dispute with China. In his remarks to the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., Gandhi addressed the matter and called the state of affairs a "disaster," claiming that Chinese forces had taken control of a sizable chunk of Indian land in Ladakh. Rahul Gandhi Criticises PM Modi’s China Strategy VIDEO | "If you call having Chinese troops in 4,000 square kilometres of our territory handling something well, then maybe... we have got Chinese troops occupying land the size of Delhi in Ladakh. I think that's a disaster. How would America react if a neighbour occupied 4,000… pic.twitter.com/ISKlki3sql— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) September 11, 2024 Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, claimed that Chinese troops have taken control of around 4,000 square kilometres of Indian land near the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh. Describing the situation as a severe failure of the current government, Gandhi said, “If you consider having 4,000 square kilometres of Indian territory under Chinese occupation as handling something well, then maybe... but I believe it's a disaster. We have Chinese soldiers in an area the size of Delhi in Ladakh.” Hypothetical Comparison to Highlight Concerns In his speech, Gandhi used a hypothetical scenario to highlight how serious the issue is, questioning the government's inaction. He asked how the United States would react if a neighbouring country occupied a similar amount of American land. "Would any U.S. president be able to get away with saying they've handled that well? So, I don’t think PM Modi has dealt with China properly. There's no justification for Chinese troops being in our territory," he argued. Border Standoff with China The border standoff between India and China began in May 2020, when Chinese forces attempted to change the status quo along the LAC in eastern Ladakh. Tensions escalated further after the deadly Galwan Valley clash, which resulted in casualties on both sides. In response, India increased its military presence along the LAC, with over 50,000 troops stationed to counter any further advances by Chinese forces. Keep watching our Channel ‘DNP INDIA’. Also, please subscribe and follow us on FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, and TWITTER. Read More Read the Next Article