Latest news with #Rijiju
News18
2 days ago
- Politics
- News18
Rijiju Cites Indira Gandhi's 1971 Letter To Counter Rahul Gandhi's ‘No Political Will' Charge
Rijiju's remarks were a direct rebuttal to Rahul Gandhi's charge that the Modi government failed to back the armed forces during Operation Sindoor. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju has hit back at Congress leader and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, who accused the government of lacking the 'political will" to strike Pakistan during the recent Operation Sindoor. The fiery exchange comes after a heated debate in Parliament, where Gandhi claimed the Centre tied the hands of the armed forces during the four-day border conflict, resulting in the loss of Indian aircraft. As reported by NDTV, Rijiju responded by invoking history—specifically, a letter written by then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi to former US President Richard Nixon during the 1971 India-Pakistan war. Sharing the letter's US archives link on X (formerly Twitter), Rijiju questioned the Congress party's legacy of political resolve. 'Please give four minutes to see this text of the letter of Indira Gandhi to President Nixon. Is this the political will of Indira Gandhi ji?" he wrote. Dated December 5, 1971, Indira Gandhi's letter appealed to the US to urge Pakistan to end its 'wanton aggression" and 'military adventurism." She also requested Nixon to use his influence to address the root cause of the conflict—East Bengal (now Bangladesh). Rijiju's remarks were a direct rebuttal to Rahul Gandhi's charge that the Modi government failed to back the armed forces during Operation Sindoor. Gandhi alleged that the Defence Minister had acknowledged constraints placed on the military, suggesting a lack of will at the political level. view comments First Published: July 30, 2025, 09:13 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
The Hindu
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
China has not intruded even an inch into Indian territory since 1962: Rijiju in Lok Sabha
China has not intruded "even an inch" into Indian territory nor occupied any additional land in Arunachal Pradesh since the 1962 war, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday (July 29, 2025). Parliament Monsoon Session: Follow LIVE updates on July 29, 2025 Mr. Rijiju said this while intervening during the debate on Operation Sindoor to counter Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav's claim on Chinese encroachments in Arunachal Pradesh. "It is important to correct the record. Since 1962, China has not intruded even an inch into our territory nor occupied any additional land. This fact must be made clear," Mr. Rijiju said. 'When Akhilesh Yadav said that China has entered and occupied areas in the state I come from, I felt it was necessary to clarify. The area China currently holds in Arunachal was already under its control either before or during the 1962 war,' he said.
&w=3840&q=100)
Business Standard
2 days ago
- Politics
- Business Standard
China hasn't intruded even an inch into Indian territory since 1962: Rijiju
China has not intruded "even an inch" into Indian territory nor occupied any additional land in Arunachal Pradesh since the 1962 war, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday. Rijiju said this while intervening during the debate on Operation Sindoor to counter Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav's claim on Chinese encroachments in Arunachal Pradesh. "It is important to correct the record. Since 1962, China has not intruded even an inch into our territory nor occupied any additional land. This fact must be made clear," Rijiju said. When Akhilesh Yadav said that China has entered and occupied areas in the state I come from, I felt it was necessary to clarify. The area China currently holds in Arunachal was already under its control either before or during the 1962 war," he said.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
China has not intruded even an inch into Indian territory since 1962: Kiren Rijiju in Lok Sabha
China has not intruded "even an inch" into Indian territory nor occupied any additional land in Arunachal Pradesh since the 1962 war, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday. Union minister Kiren Rijiju speaks in Lok Sabha during the Monsoon Session of Parliament(Sansad TV) Rijiju said this while intervening during the debate on Operation Sindoor to counter Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav's claim on Chinese encroachments in Arunachal Pradesh. "It is important to correct the record. Since 1962, China has not intruded even an inch into our territory nor occupied any additional land. This fact must be made clear," Rijiju said. 'When Akhilesh Yadav said that China has entered and occupied areas in the state I come from, I felt it was necessary to clarify. The area China currently holds in Arunachal was already under its control either before or during the 1962 war," he said.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
China has not intruded even an inch into Indian territory since 1962: Kiren Rijiju in Lok Sabha
China has not intruded "even an inch" into Indian territory nor occupied any additional land in Arunachal Pradesh since the 1962 war, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday. Rijiju said this while intervening during the debate on Operation Sindoor to counter Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav 's claim on Chinese encroachments in Arunachal Pradesh. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category Product Management Management CXO Cybersecurity Data Analytics Data Science others Leadership Finance Project Management Data Science Digital Marketing Degree PGDM Others Healthcare Public Policy Design Thinking Operations Management MCA Technology healthcare Artificial Intelligence MBA Skills you'll gain: Creating Effective Product Roadmap User Research & Translating it to Product Design Key Metrics via Product Analytics Hand-On Projects Using Cutting Edge Tools Duration: 12 Weeks Indian School of Business ISB Product Management Starts on May 14, 2024 Get Details Skills you'll gain: Product Strategy & Roadmapping User-Centric Product Design Agile Product Development Market Analysis & Product Launch Duration: 24 Weeks Indian School of Business Professional Certificate in Product Management Starts on Jun 26, 2024 Get Details Skills you'll gain: Product Strategy & Competitive Advantage Tactics Product Development Processes & Market Orientations Product Analytics & Data-Driven Decision Making Agile Development, Design Thinking, & Product Leadership Duration: 40 Weeks IIM Kozhikode Professional Certificate in Product Management Starts on Jun 26, 2024 Get Details "It is important to correct the record. Since 1962, China has not intruded even an inch into our territory nor occupied any additional land. This fact must be made clear," Rijiju said. "When Akhilesh Yadav said that China has entered and occupied areas in the state I come from, I felt it was necessary to clarify. The area China currently holds in Arunachal was already under its control either before or during the 1962 war," he said.
