NEW DELHI, 14 August 2026 (TON): In the backdrop of Chinese warning to New Delhi to cease Indian troops’ patrolling in a number of pockets of Arunachal Pradesh, the Congress on Friday, 14th August 2026, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah must tell the nation whether China has stopped Indian troops from patrolling in certain areas of Arunachal Pradesh,while no official word on any such development in Arunachal Pradesh.
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge claiming national embarrassment at Galwan and now Arunachal Pradesh said, India firmly stands behind its soldiers and is united against any Chinese aggression, but the Modi government must respond to the reports.
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said, "Let us not forget that after 20 of our brave soldiers made the supreme sacrifice in Galwan in 2020, none less than PM Modi gave China a 'Clean Chit, emboldening their transgressions. That record inspires no confidence". He added, "The Prime Minister, Defence Minister and Home Minister must answer to the nation. We have complete faith in the courage and capability of the Indian Armed Forces. India stands firmly behind our soldiers and united against any Chinese aggression".
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi had alleged on Thursday that China has stopped Indian troops from patrolling in certain areas along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Arunachal Pradesh, and that the government was making efforts to hide it.