MP Dharmendra Yadav Challenges Government on China Concerns and Rezang La War Memorial
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New Delhi, March 11 (NationPress) Samajwadi Party MP Dharmendra Yadav expressed his apprehensions in the Lok Sabha regarding the challenges posed by China and sought clarification from the government concerning the whereabouts of the Rezang La War Memorial. During the session, Yadav referenced remarks made by BJP leader Anurag Thakur concerning the China situation and highlighted the unwavering stance of the late Samajwadi Party leader, Mulayam Singh Yadav, against China.
Yadav underscored that Mulayam Singh Yadav had consistently opposed China, regardless of which political party held power at the Centre. According to him, the late leader voiced his concerns about China during both the Congress-led and BJP-led administrations.
Additionally, he mentioned the inquiries made by party chief Akhilesh Yadav in the Lok Sabha about the status of India's border territory with China.
Yadav pointed out that Akhilesh Yadav had persistently questioned the government regarding the extent of Indian territory along the border with China back in 2014 and the current situation. He remarked that although this question has been posed multiple times in Parliament, the government has yet to provide a definitive answer.
He further pressed the government to clarify the current status of the Rezang La War Memorial.
Given the discussion surrounding the China issue, Yadav called for the government to disclose the original location of the Rezang La War Memorial and its present site.
Yadav emphasized the need for transparency, asserting that both the House and the nation deserve clear information on matters concerning national security and historical significance.
These comments were made during a wider debate in the Lok Sabha where members addressed various topics related to national security, foreign relations, and border issues with China.