Cong accuses govt of 'running away' from debate on China border situation

The Congress on Friday accused the government of "running away" from a debate on the border situation with China and asserted that it would continue to exert pressure for a discussion on the crucial issue in Parliament.

Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said at Wednesday's meeting of the leaders of opposition parties, including the Aam Aadmi Party and the TMC in Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge's room in Parliament, the issue of Line of Actual Control (LAC) was top most among those shortlisted to be raised during Winter session.

"We had given notice, this morning, regarding the LAC issue in Rajya Sabha but it was not accepted, we will continue to exert pressure (for a discussion)," he said at a press conference at the AICC headquarters here.

Ramesh said the government has been evading a debate on it for 22 months despite the Congress pressing for it.

The Congress leader said he reminded Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankar Frida