The Congress party has criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi over reported face-offs between Indian and Chinese troops at multiple locations along the Arunachal Pradesh border, demanding a comprehensive statement on the situation from the government.

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On Friday, October 23, the Opposition party called on Modi to take the nation and Parliament into confidence regarding developments along the sensitive frontier. It said the government should explain the current border situation and clarify how India is protecting its national interests.

The Congress also accused the Prime Minister of failing to raise border concerns during his meetings with the Chinese President. In its criticism, the party used the word “coward” to question Modi’s approach to dealing with China.

The remarks came amid reports of continuing confrontations between Indian and Chinese troops at several locations in Arunachal Pradesh. Indo-Tibetan Border Police Director General Shatrujeet Kapur had recently confirmed that face-offs had occurred at multiple sites and that the situation remained ongoing.

The Congress stressed that India’s national interests must not be compromised and called for greater transparency about developments along the border. Its demand for a statement in Parliament places renewed political focus on the government’s handling of relations with Beijing and security along the frontier.

The latest exchange highlights how border tensions with China continue to shape domestic political debate. While the Opposition has demanded a detailed explanation, the information in the supplied report does not include a response from the Prime Minister or the government to the Congress’s latest allegations.

The issue is likely to remain a point of political discussion as questions about border security, diplomatic engagement and transparency continue to attract attention.