Congress attacks Modi govt over infiltration by China; Are we scared of China, asks Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury

We are destined to be surrounded by two hostile neighbors - China and Pakistan, Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said. “We can change history but not geography. We raise our voices against Pakistan, owing to its terror activities and our government deals with their activities strongly. Terrorists are shielded by Pakistan and Pakistan is shielded by China,” he said.

China has started sending ships to Andaman and Nicobar islands, he said. “50-60 kilometers of our territory are held by China, I would like to submit,” Chowdhury said.

“If we are so strong in our responses to Pakistan, why the weakness in the way we respond to China. Are we scared of China?” he asked.

Responding to a statement by Congress leader in Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury about Chinese activities along India's border regions, Singh said transgression by Chinese forces do take place and Indian forces too go for patrolling along forward locations.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said in Lok Sabha that there are perceptional differences between India and China on border issues but the Indian Army is fully alert and the border is secured. "Our border is secured and forces are fully alert," he said.

Singh said forces of the two countries are mature enough and settle their disputes amicably. Chowdhury raised the issue in the wake of spotting of a Chinese ship in India's exclusive economic zone in the Andaman sea.