Potential concessions to China in border agreement
Skeptical opposition seeks clarity from Modi government
New Delhi: The Indian government’s announcement of a border disengagement agreement with China has sparked cautious reactions from opposition leaders, who suspect potential concessions to Beijing.
According to Kashmir Media Service, Indian Minister of External Affairs S. Jaishankar described the process as a return to the status quo ante, but opposition leaders demand more transparency.
Congress’s Jairam Ramesh criticized Prime Minister Modi’s past assurances on border security, emphasizing the need for parliamentary discussion.
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi expressed concerns about potential concessions to China, drawing parallels with the Doklam standoff.
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri announced a new patrolling agreement along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), aiming to resolve issues from the 2020 Galwan clash.
The opposition called for detailed disclosures to ensure India’s security interests are safeguarded.
