India-China Border News LIVE Updates | Need for China to reassess its actions\, EAM S Jaishankar tells Chinese counterpart

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Jun 17, 2020 06:33 PM IST | Source: Moneycontrol.com

India-China Border News LIVE Updates | Need for China to reassess its actions, EAM S Jaishankar tells Chinese counterpart

Live updates of the situation along the Line of Actual Control between India and China. At least 20 Indian Army soldiers were killed during a "violent face-off" with Chinese troops on June 15-16 night. There were casualties on the Chinese side too

At least 20 Indian Army personnel were killed in a “violent face-off” in Ladakh's Galwan Valley on the night of June 15-16, the Army said yesterday. Four more Indian soldiers are in critical condition, reports suggest. In a statement earlier, the Indian Army had indicated that there were casualties on the Chinese side too. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called an all-party meet on June 19 to discuss the situation.

In his first official response, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that loss of soldiers “is deeply disturbing and painful” and that they “displayed exemplary courage and valour”. “The nation will never forget their bravery and sacrifice,” he added. More developments and reactions are expected on this front. Catch the LIVE updates here:
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  • India-China Border News LIVE Updates | RSS statement on India-China Galwan Valley skirmish: RSS pays tribute to the soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice while defending India's sovereignty, integrity and self-respect in Galwan Valley. We condemn this violent act by the Chinese government and army. The entire nation is behind the Indian government and the Indian Army. 

  • India-China Border News LIVE Updates | Meanwhile, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has hit out at Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, asking why he insulted the Indian Army by not naming China in his tweet over the killing of 20 Indian soldiers in eastern Ladakh's Galwan Valley.

    He also asked the defence minister why it took him two days to condole the deaths and why did he continue to address poll rallies when the soldiers were being martyred. (PTI)

  • India-China Border News LIVE Updates | What S Jaishankar conveyed to China's Foreign Minister:

    >> India & China agree that overall situation should be handled responsibly

    >> Both sides agreed to implement consensus reached on 6th June

    >> Neither side would take action to escalate matters

    >> Chinese troops tried to erect a structure in Galwan, on Indian side of LAC

    >> Pre-meditated action by Chinese troops led to violence and casualties

    >> China intended to change facts on the ground, violating the consensus

    >> The violent clashes will have serious impact on bilateral relationship

  • India-China Border News LIVE Updates | MEA: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar underlined that this unprecedented development will have a serious impact on the bilateral relationship. The need of the hour was for the Chinese side to reassess its actions and take corrective steps. 

  • India-China Border News LIVE Updates | Wang Yi-S Jaishankar talks: It was agreed that the overall situation would be handled in a responsible manner, and both sides would implement the disengagement understanding of 6 June sincerely.

  • India-China Border News LIVE Updates | Indian FM S Jaishankar to Chinese counterpart: What happened in Galwan was premeditated and planned action by China which was responsible for the sequence of events.

  • India-China Border News LIVE Updates | Indian Army: General MM Naravane COAS and all ranks salute the supreme sacrifice of our valiant soldiers at Galwan. We offer deepest condolences to families and stand strong in our resolve towards protecting sovereignty and integrity of our country. Their sacrifices will not go in vain. 

  • India-China Border News LIVE Updates | China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi conveyed to FM Jaishankar that India has violated the consensus reached between the two sides. He asked India to stop all provocative activities at the border and not carry out such acts in future. He also said that India and China should work together for economic prosperity.

  • India-China Border News LIVE Updates | Virginie Battu-Henriksson, EU Spokesperson for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy: In light of recent worrying developments along LAC between India and China, we encourage both sides to show restraint and to engage in military de-escalation, as well as to continue the dialogue. This is crucial for building trust and reaching a peaceful solution which is essential to preserving peace and stability in the region.