Rahul Gandhi had earlier walked out of his first meeting of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence following a verbal spat over a briefing on military structures.
China views India as an inward-looking democracy that has yet to focus on economic or military prowess. New Delhi needs to counter it with hard muscle and economy boost.
In an address at a think-tank Friday, CDS General Bipin Rawat also said that India must remain prepared for 'any misadventure' and respond accordingly as it has done in the past.
Washington Post report says the 119 nearly identical construction sites contain features that mirror those seen at existing launch facilities for China’s arsenal of nuclear-tipped ballistic missiles.
While delivering a talk at an event, Foreign Secretary Shringla said China's acts have impacted the development of the bilateral relationship between the two countries.
The Defence Minister's visit comes two days after India and China held a fresh round of diplomatic talks to resolve the prolonged military standoff at Ladakh.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is in Ladakh to review India's military preparedness. Accompanied by Army Chief Gen MM Naravane, he also met armed forces veterans in Leh.
The Defence Minister's visit comes two days after India and China held a fresh round of diplomatic talks to resolve the prolonged military standoff that began in early May 2020.
India's comments come a day after China said its military deployment along the LAC is a normal 'defence arrangement' aimed to respond to actions by the 'relevant' country.
Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.
The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.
Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.
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