Congress MP Manish Tewari gives adjournment notice in Lok Sabha to discuss border situation with China

New Delhi [India], August 2 (ANI): Congress MP Manish Tewari on Friday gave an adjournment motion notice in the Lok Sabha to discuss the “border situation and the huge trade deficit with China.”

In his letter to the Secretary-General of Lok Sabha, Tewari highlighted “ongoing border clashes between India and China” since 2019.

“I hereby give notice of my intention to ask for leave to move a motion for the adjournment of the business of the house for the purpose of discussing a definite matter of urgent importance, namely: That this House do suspend Zero Hour and relevant rules relating to Question Hour and other businesses of the day to have a discussion on the border situation and the huge trade deficit with China,” Manish Tewari said in the adjournment motion notice.

“Since 2019, there have been ongoing border clashes between India and China, with reports of Chinese troops blocking access to patrolling points in Eastern Ladakh. Recent reports suggest that China has completed construction of a 400-metre bridge which gives Chinese forces the ability to speedily move troops between the North and South banks of the Pangong Lake,” he added.

Tewari also urged the government to provide details on efforts to resolve the border dispute and “protect India’s integrity against Chinese aggressions.”

“Additionally, in 2023-24, India’s trade deficit with China exceeded USD 85 billion, with exports at USD 16.65 billion and imports at USD 101.75 billion, I urge the Government to inform the House about the border situation and the trade deficit, and to provide details on efforts to resolve the border dispute and protect India’s integrity against Chinese aggressions. I request permission to raise this matter,” he added.

The budget session of Parliament began on July 22 and, according to schedule, will end on August 12.