NEW DELHI: With opposition targeting him over his silence over the Galwan valley clashes, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for an all-party meeting on Friday to discuss the simmering border issue.
In a tweet the Prime Minister said that the all party meeting has been convened to discuss the situation along the India-China border. “In order to discuss the situation in the India- China border areas, the PM has called for an all-party meeting at 5 p.m on Friday. Presidents of various political parties will take part in the virtual meeting,’’ he said.
On Tuesday in clashes in Galwan valley India had lost 20 armymen including a Colonel in clashes with the Chinese troops during disengaging exercise. India Army has claimed that even Chinese side suffered casualties, though the Chinese government is yet to confirm casualties on its side.