On Friday, Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh called out Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not addressing China amid rising border tensions in Arunachal Pradesh. Ramesh also warned that India’s 2025‑26 trade deficit with China has climbed to $112 billion, threatening local industry.
Ramesh referred to a recent skirmish at Taksing, after which the Indo‑Tibetan Border Police chief praised his forces’ performance at Wacha and Damai, yet the government’s silence remained. The statement highlighted that the Indian army had lost several patrol points, a situation reminiscent of the Ladakh clashes.
He also cited Beijing’s renaming of Arunachal villages and its construction of a 60,000‑MW hydro‑electric dam, arguing the project threatens India’s water security and ecological balance. The opposition argued that such infrastructure would give China a strategic advantage along the border.
In addition, Ramesh criticized Modi’s June 2020 remarks following the Galwan Valley clash, and he cited retired army chiefs Gen Naravane and Lt Gen Rahul Singh to underline inconsistencies in the government’s narrative. The comments underscored a perceived lack of transparency.
The Congress will table a floor question on the next Lok Sabha session, demanding a concrete strategy to counter Chinese incursions and curb the trade imbalance. The question is expected to be debated in early October.