PM Narendra Modi: Soldiers died defending buffer zone

PM Narendra Modi has clarified that no land or post was lost to China and that soldiers died defending a zone that was earlier not contested by either countries.

Breaking now! @PMOIndia’s comments at all-party meet on India-China issue:

“Nobody has entered our territory. Neither has anyone captured any of our posts.”

“20 of our men were martyred, but those who dared to look Bharat Mata in the eye, they taught them a lesson”

— Poulomi Saha (@PoulomiMSaha) June 19, 2020

In what must be a huge relief to many, India has lost no territory or posts to China in the recent clash in Ladakh. Many commentators on social media have interpreted this as India having challenged China in a previous uncontested zone which led to the clash that led to 20 soldiers dead. PM Narendra Modi also mentioned that with improved infrastructure and equipment Indian troops were increasingly challenging the PLA leading to these clashes and that India will not back down from challenging China again in case they violate the LAC.

With the PM’s statement this issue comes to an end and India and China can go back to focussing on other issues at hand.

Please watch PM Narendra Modi’s remarks to the all party event yesterday

I thank leaders from all parties, who gave their valued opinions during today’s all-party meet.

Here are my remarks at the meeting… pic.twitter.com/g9FUADU0Ua

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 19, 2020

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