Faceoff in Galwan: Rahul Gandhi urges PM to come out and "tell the truth"

Guwahati: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the India-China face-off in Galwan valley, questioning him for what he called his "silence" over what is the most violent confrontation between the two nations in five decades.

"Why is the PM silent? Why is he hiding? Enough is enough. We need to know what has happened. How dare China kill our soldiers? How dare they take our land?" Mr Gandhi tweeted.

Later, RaGa uploaded a video on social media offering his two cents on the issue. In his video, the Gandhi scion urged the PM to come out and "tell the truth".

Gandhi said, "Two days ago, India lost 20 soldiers, who have been snatched away from their families. China has taken our land and occupied Indian territory. Why are you silent Pradhan Mantri ji? Where are you hiding? You come out, the entire country is standing with you. We are all with you. Come out and tell the truth, don't be scared."

It needs mention here that the Chinese army suffered 35 casualties during the violent clash with the Indian military in eastern Ladakh's Galwan Valley, official sources said on Wednesday, quoting US intelligence reports. The figure could be a combination of the total number of soldiers killed and seriously wounded, they added. The Indian Army on Tuesday said 20 Army personnel, including a colonel, were killed on Monday night in the biggest-ever military confrontation between the two armies in over five decades. There were 35 casualties on the Chinese side, the sources said citing US intelligence reports.

"The loss of soldiers in Galwan is deeply disturbing and painful. Our soldiers displayed exemplary courage and valour in the line of duty and sacrificed their lives in the highest traditions of the Indian Army. The Nation will never forget their bravery and sacrifice. My heart goes out to the families of the fallen soldiers. The nation stand shoulder to shoulder with them in this difficult hour. We are proud of the bravery and courage of India's Bravehearts", Defence Minister Rajnath Singh tweeted.

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