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Congress leader Jairam Ramesh rebukes Arunachal CM's comments on Chinese incursions
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 30 Oct 2026, 10:57 PM
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Congress spokesperson Jairam Ramesh said Chief Minister Pema Khandu’s recent remarks on Chinese activity in Taksing contradicted his earlier dismissal of the reports, highlighting a week after the ITBP chief confirmed multiple face‑offs in the state.
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh publicly challenged the statements made by Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu regarding recent Chinese movements in the border area of Taksing. Ramesh argued that the CM’s remarks were at odds with his own earlier dismissal of the same reports, creating a confusing narrative for the public.
Khandu had earlier downplayed media reports of Chinese incursions, suggesting that the claims were exaggerated. However, his later comments appeared to acknowledge heightened activity, prompting the Congress spokesperson to point out the inconsistency.
The controversy gained further traction after the head of the Indo‑Tibetan Border Police confirmed that Indian forces had faced face‑to‑face encounters with Chinese troops at several points along the Arunachal frontier in the past week. The ITBP chief’s remarks underscored the seriousness of the situation on the ground.
Ramesh used the episode to criticize the state government’s handling of border security, urging a more coherent and transparent approach. He warned that mixed messages could undermine public confidence and the nation’s strategic posture.
The exchange comes amid growing scrutiny of India’s border preparedness and political leaders’ narratives about China’s activities in the sensitive northeastern region.
Khandu had earlier downplayed media reports of Chinese incursions, suggesting that the claims were exaggerated. However, his later comments appeared to acknowledge heightened activity, prompting the Congress spokesperson to point out the inconsistency.
The controversy gained further traction after the head of the Indo‑Tibetan Border Police confirmed that Indian forces had faced face‑to‑face encounters with Chinese troops at several points along the Arunachal frontier in the past week. The ITBP chief’s remarks underscored the seriousness of the situation on the ground.
Ramesh used the episode to criticize the state government’s handling of border security, urging a more coherent and transparent approach. He warned that mixed messages could undermine public confidence and the nation’s strategic posture.
The exchange comes amid growing scrutiny of India’s border preparedness and political leaders’ narratives about China’s activities in the sensitive northeastern region.