Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to be ‘mindful’ of the implications his statements will have on national security and not allow them to vindicate Chinese position. Hours after the all-party meeting, China issued a statement laying claim to the entire Galwan Valley, something India rejects outright. Referring to the clashes in Galwan Valley, Dr. Singh said the government should not allow the supreme sacrifice of the 20 soldiers to go in vain. And in our democracy that responsibility rests with the office of the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister must always be mindful of the implications of his words and declarations on our Nation’s security as also strategic and territorial interests,” he stated.

Source: The Hindu June 22, 2020 05:03 UTC