Mani Shankar Aiyar: Jairam Ramesh stated on Wednesday that Congress Leader Mani Shankar Aiyar has apologized and the party disassociates itself from his original phraseology following the controversy that his “alleged invasion” comment regarding the 1962 India-China war caused.
Jairam Ramesh Criticizes PM Modi Over 2020 Galwan Valley Showdown
Additionally, Jairam criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his remarks regarding the 2020 India-China showdown in the Galwan Valley of Ladakh, claiming that the Prime Minister handed the Chinese the finger, undermining India’s negotiating stand.
In a post on X, Jairam said, “Mr Mani Shankar Aiyar has subsequently apologised unreservedly for using the term “alleged invasion” mistakenly. Allowances must be made for his age. The INC distances itself from his original phraseology. The Chinese invasion of India that began on October 20, 1962, was for REAL. So too were the Chinese incursions in Ladakh in early May 2020 in which 20 of our soldiers were martyred and the status quo disturbed.”
“The outgoing PM, however, gave a clean chit publicly to the Chinese on June 19th, 2020, seriously weakening our negotiating position. 2000 sq km of territory including Depsang and Demchok remain out of bounds for Indian troops,” Jairam Ramesh added.
Mani Shankar Aiyar’s Controversial Statement
October and November 1962 saw the onset of the Indo-China War of 1962. The Indian territory of Aksai Chin was taken over by Chinese forces after they launched an assault across the “MacMohan line.” “In October 1962, the Chinese allegedly invaded India,” Mani Shankar Aiyar stated during his press conference on Tuesday.
