Parliament: Uproar over Rajnath's statement on Indo-China border clash, Congress stages walkout | HIGHLIGHTS

He (Defence Minister) read out his statement and went out. He was not ready for any clarification or discussion. There is no relation to it (Rajiv Gandhi Foundation FCRA licence cancellation issue). If it's our fault then hang us: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge

The opposition walked out from Rajya Sabha after Defence Minister Rajnath Singh made a statement.

On 09 December 2022, PLA troops tried to transgress the LAC in Yangtse area of Tawang Sector and unilaterally change the status quo.The Chinese attempt was contested by our troops in a firm and resolute manner, says Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in Parliament

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh briefed Rajya Sabha on the border clash in Tawang Sector.

Opposition leaders staged a walkout soon after Defence Minister Rajnath Singh concluded his statement on the Tawang faceoff incident, in Lok Sabha

Rajya Sabha witnessed a ruckus over the India-China border clash.

"This matter has also been taken up with China through diplomatic channels. I want to assure the House that our forces are committed to guard our borders and ready to thwart any attempt that will be made to challenge it," said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in Lok Sabha. 

Indian Army pushed back PLA personnel in Tawang Sector, said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.

'No serious injury or death on our side,' said Rajnath Singh in LS on India-China border clash.

I saw the question hour list and after seeing question number 5, I understood the anxiety (of Congress). The question was regarding the cancellation of the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) licence of the Rajiv Gandhi Foundation (RGF): Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

Home Minister Amit Shah slammed Congress said the grand old party's Rajiv Gandhi Foundation took fund from China.

"13th December will be remembered as the grimmest day in the history of independent India. 21 years ago, terrorists attacked this temple of democracy but security personnel displayed a valour to protect it and foil terrorists' audacious attempt to strike at the very soul of our nation," said Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh.

Rajya Sabha was adjourned till 12 pm.

Looking at the gravity of the situation and the request made by the Opposition, I urge the Chair to allow the Defence Minister to make a statement at 12.30 pm instead of 2 pm, said Union Minister Piyush Goyal in Rajya Sabha

"The government should make a statement on this. It has been going on. China has encroached upon our land. From Ladakh and Uttarakhand, they have reached Arunachal. We have the right to know the government's preparation to tackle China's conspiracy," said Leader of Congress in Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on India-China face-off in Tawang.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will brief Parliament at 12 pm over India-China Arunachal border clash.

Congress MP Syed Nasir Hussain gave notice of short duration discussion under rule 176 in Rajya Sabha to discuss the India-China face-off in Tawang sector, Arunachal Pradesh. Another Congress MP Manish Tewari gave Adjournment Motion notice in Lok Sabha to discuss the matter in the House.

Papers to be laid on the table on Tuesday

Following Ministers to lay papers on the Table:-

1. Shri Prahalad Singh Patel for Ministry of Food Processing Industries;
2. Shri Krishan Pal for Ministry of Heavy Industries;
3. Dr. Sanjeev kumar balyan for Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying;
4. Shri Nityanand Rai for Ministry of Home Affairs;
5. Sushri Shobha Karandlaje for Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare;
6. Shri Kailash Choudhary for Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare;
7. Shri a. Narayanaswamy for Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment; 
8. Shri B.L. Verma for Ministry of Cooperation;
9. Shri Ajay Kumar for Ministry of Home Affairs;
10. Sushri Pratima Bhoumik for Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
11. Dr. L. Murugan for Ministry of Information and Broadcasting

Report of Business Advisory Committee on Tuesday: Shri Pralhad Joshi- Shri Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury to present the Thirty-seventh Report of the Business Advisory Committee

Congress leader Manish Tewari termed the clash as unfortunate and said it warrants a discussion in Parliament. "The clash is unfortunate. Galwan 2020 was in Eastern Ladakh - this is Tawang Arunachal Pradesh extreme North-East. Chinese military posture and political disposition qua India especially after the 20th Congress of CCP warrants a full discussion in Parliament," Tewari tweeted.

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said, "Again our Indian Army soldiers have been provoked by the Chinese. Our jawans fought in a resolute manner and a few of them have been injured too." 

"We are one with the nation on the issues of national security and would not like to politicize it. But the Modi government should be honest about the Chinese transgressions and the construction at all points near the LAC since April 2020.

"On December 9, PLA troops contacted the LAC in Tawang Sector which was contested by own (Indian) troops in a firm and resolute manner. This face-off led to minor injuries to few personnel from both sides," the Indian Army said in a statement. 

"Both sides immediately disengaged from the area. As a follow up of the incident, own (Indian) commander in the area held a flag meeting with his counterpart to discuss the issue in accordance with structured mechanisms to restore peace and tranquillity," it said.