Border Dispute Unresolved, Our Forces Determined to Protect Sovereignty : Rajnath Singh

New Delhi: The situation on the Line of Actual Control (LAC) is tense. Describing the situation of LAC, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said in the Lok Sabha that as of now, China has gathered a large number of troops and ammunition in LAC and interior areas. The Indian Army has also made complete preparations.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that respect and strict adherence to the LAC is the basis for peace and harmony in the border areas, and it is clearly accepted in the 1993 and 1996 agreements, while our military fully follows it, but it is not the same from the Chinese side.

Rajnath Singh further said that as of now, China has gathered a large number of troops and ammunition in LAC and interior areas. The situation is tense in eastern Ladakh and Gogra, Kongla Ka and the northern and southern banks of Pangong Lake. Looking at the deployment of the Chinese Army, the Indian Army has also increased its deployment.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that the House should be confident that our army will face this challenge successfully, and we are proud of them for this. The situation that still exists involves sensitive operational issues, so I would not like to reveal too much about it.

Rajnath Singh said that there has been a glorious tradition of this House that whenever a big challenge has come before the country, this House has shown its complete unity and trust in the determination and determination of Indian forces. I want to assure you that the enthusiasm and courage of our soldiers is strong.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that this year’s situation is very different from before, yet we are committed to a peaceful solution to the current situation. Along with this, I want to assure the House that we are ready to deal with all situations, we will not compromise our sovereignty.