Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said in Rajya Sabha that “not an inch of land will be given to China.” Singh made the statement just a day after it was reported that both India as well as Chinese troops have started I disengagement at the Line of Actual Control (LAC).
The Defence Minister lauded the valor of Indian forces and asserted that New Delhi remains committed to maintain peace and stability at the LAC and Modi government wants to resolve the India-China border dispute amicably.
Singh praised the Indian armed forces for dealing with the situation along LAC effectively and not allowing Chinese troops to gain the advantage. “We are committed to maintaining a peaceful situation at the Line of Control. India has always emphasised on maintaining bilateral ties,” Singh said.
“Our security forces have proved that they are ready to face any challenge to protect the sovereignty of the country,” the Defence Minister said in Rajya Sabha. The Defence…
