During the debate on the President’s Address, a senior Congress leader strongly defended the party’s patriotism after allegations were made by a ruling party MP. The speaker said he had not intended to raise the issue but felt compelled to respond after Congress’s commitment to Indian culture and nationalism was questioned. Quoting from former Army Chief General Manoj Naravane’s memoir, he referred to a tense standoff with Chinese tanks during the Doklam crisis, suggesting that key decisions taken at the highest political level reflected a lack of resolve. As the leader began reading excerpts describing Chinese tanks advancing close to Indian positions, disruptions erupted in the House. Members objected, arguing that unpublished or sensitive material should not be cited. Repeated interruptions forced the Speaker to intervene, urging order and decorum. The Congress leader maintained that the reference was necessary to counter accusations against the opposition and to highlight what he described as the true meaning of patriotism. The exchange led to loud protests, cross-talk, and procedural objections, turning the discussion into a heated confrontation. The incident underlined deep political divisions over national security, patriotism, and the interpretation of past military and diplomatic decisions involving China.
PARLIAMENT CLASH: Congress Defends Patriotism, Quotes Ex-Army Chief on Doklam
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