Disengagement and de-escalation are a priority on the real line of control, said Anand Sharma (File)
New Delhi:
Congress said on Monday that China must realize that stability and peace at the borders and the reestablishment of the status quo ante are essential to restore confidence between the two countries, as it called reports of the withdrawal of Chinese troops from the country. the Galwan Valley “of positive evolution”.
Congress also said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi should put the country at ease and apologize for “misleading” the people by saying that no Chinese intrusion had taken place.
Congress spokesman Anand Sharma said disengagement and de-escalation were a priority on the real line of control and called on India to insist on a withdrawal of Chinese troops from the Pangong Tso region.
“Reports of the withdrawal of Chinese troops from the Galwan Valley are a positive development. Disengagement and de-escalation in the LAC region are a priority. India must insist on a withdrawal to Pangong Tso. Eternal vigilance is needed .
“China must realize that stability and peace at the borders and the restoration of the status quo ante are essential to restore confidence. Proud of our army for its firmness in the defense of the nation,” said Sharma.
Party spokesman Pawan Khera said the Indian military was trying to repel the Chinese PLA and that the party was happy to hear reports that Chinese troops would return.
“The Prime Minister should take this opportunity today to address the nation, gain confidence in the country, apologize to the country that” Yes, I was wrong, I misled you “or perhaps be that he wants to use other words.
“He should come and take the country with confidence and clarify not only his past declaration, which was regrettable, but also the share of our territory still under their occupation and how far they have entered and now how much they have withdrawn”, he said. said, adding that the Prime Minister or the Minister of Defense should clarify.
Congress chief spokesman Randeep Surjewala said some news channels were broadcasting the withdrawal of Chinese forces from the P-14 and from Indian territory in the Galwan Valley.
“If this is correct, we salute and salute our forces. But the Prime Minister said that no one had ever occupied our territory. Did he then mislead the nation,” he asked.
Mr. Khera said, “We are proud of our army. We have never had any doubts about the capacity of our army to do so, and they have done so many times in the past, whether it be Pakistan, China, our army. does not need anyone’s certificate. “
