As Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping ahead of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit, the Congress party on Sunday alleged that the Modi Government has “pushed forward on reconciliation with China,” thereby legitimising Beijing’s “territorial aggression.”
Congress MP Jairam Ramesh criticised the meeting, recalling the violent clashes in the Galwan Valley in June 2020 that claimed the lives of 20 Indian soldiers.
“Prime Minister Modi’s meeting with Xi Jinping today must be evaluated in the following context – In June 2020, Chinese aggression in the Galwan Valley cost 20 of our bravest of brave jawans to sacrifice their lives. Yet, rather than identify the Chinese aggression, on June 19, 2020, Prime Minister Modi gave an (infamous) clean chit to China,” Ramesh wrote on X.
He further said, “The Army Chief has demanded a full restoration of the status quo on the border with China in Ladakh. Despite failing to achieve that, the Modi Government has pushed forward on reconciliation with China, de facto legitimising their territorial aggression.”
Ramesh also cited the remarks of Deputy Chief of Army Staff Lt. Gen Rahul Singh during Operation Sindoor.
“On July 4, 2025, the Deputy Chief of Army Staff Lt. Gen Rahul Singh spoke forcefully and candidly on China’s jugalbandi with Pakistan during Operation Sindoor. Rather than respond to this unholy alliance, the Modi Government has quietly accepted it as fait accompli and is now rewarding China with state visits,” he said.
He accused the government of silence over Beijing’s plans for a major hydropower project. “China has announced a gigantic hydel project on the Yarlung Tsangpo that has very grave implications for our Northeast. The Modi Government has not spoken a word on this issue,” Ramesh alleged.
Ramesh also raised concerns about Chinese imports. “Uncontrolled ‘dumping’ of imports from China continue to devastate our MSMEs. Unlike other countries, we have largely let the Chinese importers have free rein. Is the ‘new normal’ to be defined by Chinese aggression and bullying and our Government’s spinelessness?” he asked.
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Meanwhile, Prime Minister Modi emphasised India’s commitment to strengthening ties with China based on “mutual trust, respect and sensitivity” during his meeting with Xi. He said progress had been made following the disengagement of troops at the border, which had created an atmosphere of “peace and stability.”
“Last year in Kazan, we had very fruitful discussions which gave a positive direction to our relations. After the disengagement on the border, an atmosphere of peace and stability has been created,” Modi said.
He noted that an agreement on border management had been reached between Special Representatives of both countries. Modi also announced the resumption of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra and direct flights between India and China.
“The interests of 2.8 billion people of both countries are linked to our cooperation. This will also pave the way for the welfare of the entire humanity. We are committed to taking our relations forward on the basis of mutual trust, respect and sensitivity,” the Prime Minister said.
He thanked the Chinese President for the warm welcome and congratulated Beijing on its successful chairmanship of the SCO. “I congratulate you on China’s successful chairmanship of the SCO. I thank you for the invitation to visit China and for our meeting today,” Modi said.
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