On August 5, 2024, Congress MP Manish Tewari submitted an adjournment notice in the Lok Sabha, urging the House to suspend its scheduled business to discuss pressing issues related to the India-China border situation and the significant trade deficit with China. The notice highlighted ongoing border tensions, infrastructure developments by China near the Pangong Lake, and the growing trade imbalance between the two nations.
BulletsIn
- Congress MP Manish Tewari gave an adjournment notice in the Lok Sabha on August 5, 2024.
- The notice called for the suspension of Zero Hour and other business to discuss India-China relations.
- Tewari emphasized the ongoing border clashes between India and China since 2019.
- He mentioned reports of Chinese troops blocking access to patrolling points in Eastern Ladakh.
- The notice highlighted the construction of a 400-meter bridge by China near Pangong Lake.
- This infrastructure development allows Chinese forces to rapidly move troops between the North and South bank of Pangong Lake.
- Tewari pointed out India’s trade deficit with China, which exceeded USD 85 billion in 2023-24.
- He noted that India’s exports to China stood at USD 16.65 billion, while imports reached USD 101.75 billion.
- The Congress MP urged the central government to provide details on resolving the border dispute and addressing the trade deficit.
- The Monsoon Session of Parliament, which started on July 22, 2024, will conclude on August 12, 2024.
