Congress has demanded detailed answers from Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding China’s territorial activities, Ladakh rights and discussions during his meeting with Xi Jinping.

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• Congress has demanded answers from Prime Minister Narendra Modi on key issues following his bilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
• Former external affairs minister Salman Khurshid urged the government to inform the Opposition about discussions and outcomes of the bilateral summit.
• Congress asked which issues India raised, what response China provided and what future course emerged from the Modi-Xi discussions.
• Jairam Ramesh alleged that India’s traditional patrolling and grazing rights across large areas of eastern Ladakh were surrendered.
• The party questioned reports of Chinese territorial advances in Arunachal Pradesh and sought clarification regarding India’s response.
• Congress asked whether India softened its position regarding Chinese support for Pakistan during Operation Sindoor to facilitate Modi-Xi engagement.
• The Opposition criticised what it described as calibrated capitulation, while acknowledging that normalisation of India-China relations remains important.
• Congress also questioned whether India’s approach following the Galwan Valley incident weakened the country’s strategic position against China.
• The party called for greater transparency regarding border issues, diplomatic negotiations and the government’s broader China policy.
• Congress said Parliament and the Opposition should receive greater clarity about developments affecting India’s territorial and national security interests.
• The questions come after renewed diplomatic engagement between India and China and growing attention surrounding their bilateral relationship.
• Congress maintained that stronger diplomatic engagement should protect India’s territorial interests, strategic security and long-standing rights along the border.