China has encroached on our land but PM Modi remains silent: Congress president Kharge

NEW DELHI: Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge has launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing him of silence over China’s alleged encroachment on Indian territory.
Addressing a rally in Himachal Pradesh’s Rohru, Kharge questioned the famous “56 inch chest“, which suggests that he seemed conspicuously absent amid the information reported by China. construction activities on Indian lands.
“We fought Pakistan and achieved independence for Bangladesh. Yet China is encroaching on our land, building houses and roads, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi remains silent. Where is the 56-inch chest?” Kharge asked rhetorically, attacking Modi’s perceived strongman image.
In addition to criticizing PM Modithe response of Chinese incursionsKharge slammed the Center for its alleged negligence in providing aid to Himachal Pradesh in the wake of the devastating floods of 2023. According to Kharge, the Himachal Pradesh CM’s demand for Rs 10,000 crore aid has resulted in negligible help, symbolized by simple stones.
Kharge asserted that the Congress party presents itself as the guardian of the nation and its Constitution, committed to resolving critical issues such as government job vacancies. He promised to fill 30 lakh government posts if the Congress is voted to power in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
(With contribution from agencies)