Thu Apr 03 12:01:21 UTC 2025: ## Rahul Gandhi Accuses Government of Ceding Land to China, Sparking Heated Parliament Debate

**New Delhi, April 3, 2025** – A fiery debate erupted in the Lok Sabha today as Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi accused the government of ceding 4,000 square kilometers of Indian territory to China. Gandhi further criticized the government’s celebration of 75 years of diplomatic ties with China, highlighting the alleged land grab as a betrayal of Indian soldiers martyred in the 2020 Galwan clash. He also expressed alarm over the recent imposition of reciprocal tariffs by the U.S., warning of devastating consequences for the Indian economy.

Gandhi’s remarks during the Zero Hour prompted a sharp rebuttal from the ruling BJP. BJP MP Anurag Thakur countered that no land had been ceded under the BJP’s rule, blaming previous Congress governments for territorial losses. He pointed to the government’s strong response during the Doklam standoff and lauded Prime Minister Modi’s international standing. Another BJP MP, Nishikant Dubey, emphasized the global respect for Prime Minister Modi, contrasting it with what he portrayed as the weakness of previous administrations.

Gandhi’s accusations included a claim that the Prime Minister and President had written to Chinese officials, information allegedly gleaned from the Chinese ambassador, not Indian sources. He further criticized what he termed the government’s spineless foreign policy, contrasting it with the strong stance he attributed to Indira Gandhi.

The debate highlighted the deep divisions over India’s foreign policy and its relationship with both China and the United States. Gandhi’s concerns regarding the economic impact of US tariffs added another layer of complexity to the discussion. The exchange promises to continue fueling political tension in the coming days.

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