PM Modi calls for all-party meet to discuss Indo-China clash at Galwan

In view of the escalating situation in the Indo China border, PM Modi has called for an all-party meeting to discuss over the Indo China clash on Friday, June 19. Leaders of various parties will join in the meeting via video conferencing.

The army officials confirmed that twenty Indian Army soldiers were killed on Monday after over six hours of "violent face-off" with troops of China's People's Liberation Army along the undefined Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Galwan Valley of eastern Ladakh. Among them, One Commanding officer was also martyred in the line of duty from CO of 16 Bihar.

It has been reported that four Indian soldiers are in critical condition after the violent face-off.

"In order to discuss the situation in the India-China border areas, Prime Minister @narendramodi has called for an all-party meeting at 5 PM on 19th June. Presidents of various political parties would take part in this virtual meeting," the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) tweeted.

In first comments from the Centre, defence minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday condoled the death of the 20 soldiers in Galwan Valley.

"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," Singh tweeted.

"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," the minister added.

Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday also took to social media to question PM Modi's silence about the violent confrontation between Indian and Chinese armies.

Meanwhile, the Indian Army released a statement saying the two sides had disengaged since Monday's confrontation.

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