Congress Demands Parliamentary Debate on India–China Ties After Army Revelations
India’s Congress party has formally urged the government to allow a comprehensive debate in Parliament on relations with China, following recent military disclosures that Beijing provided real-time support to Pakistan during India’s Operation Sindoor. The demand comes ahead of the upcoming Monsoon session, scheduled to begin on July 21, 2025.
India–China Relations Under Scrutiny
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh cited statements by Deputy Chief of Army Staff Lt Gen Rahul R. Singh, who revealed that China provided Pakistan with “live inputs” on troop deployments during Operation Sindoor. Ramesh emphasized that this development underscores how China “changed the status quo in Ladakh five years ago” and criticized the Prime Minister’s earlier public defense of China in June 2020.
Push for Parliament Debate
The Congress has been requesting a full-scale discussion on the Indo-China relationship in Parliament for the past five years, but the government has consistently declined. Ramesh emphasized that with both geopolitical and economic stakes high, a parliamentary debate is imperative to build national consensus on how to respond collectively to challenges posed by China directly—and via its support to Pakistan.
Broad Strategic Concerns
The demand for debate extends beyond military concerns. Ramesh also noted China’s recent trilateral engagement with Pakistan and Bangladesh in Kunming, India’s widening trade deficit with China, and the failed restoration of border status quo as further catalysts justifying parliamentary scrutiny.
Election and Strategic Implications
By seeking a formal debate during the Monsoon session, the Congress aims to position India–China ties as a critical national issue. The party hopes a transparent, collective parliamentary response can shape foreign policy and ensure coordinated action amid intensifying regional strategic competition.
