Congress asks PM Narendra Modi to speak up on 'No Agenda' China visit

Taking potshots at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Congress on Saturday asked about the outcome of his two day "without agenda" China visit.

"Though the government has not said anything about this visit, we are posing a few questions to PM Modi as it is related to our national security. We want to know whether he raised these questions with President Xi Jinping," said Congress media in-charge, Randeep Surjewala.

"Is it not correct that after the two countries agreed to leave Doklam plateau in September 2017, the Chinese army has not only captured the area just 10 metres away from the Indian Army's post, but has also positioned watchtowers, 7 helipads, an armoured division and full Army brigade. Does this not pose a danger to our national defence and strategic interests?" quizzed Surjewala.

The second question, Surjewala said, is it not correct that China in the recent winter months constructed 5 kilometre long new road in the Doklam plateau that goes up to chicken's neck Siliguri corridor, endangering eight of our northeastern states?

Why is China constructing the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (POK) that we consider as an integral part of India. And what the government, besides publicly denouncing, has done to counter the 'One Belt One Road' initiative. "Is it not a compromise to the country's strategic and diplomatic interests?, asked the Congress.

China reportedly has amassed military submarines and other equipment at Gwadar port in Pakistan. What has the government done to counter this danger, Surjewala further asked.

The Congress also questioned the Modi government on Indian Air Force chief Birender Singh Dhanoa's revelations about China amassing its Air Force in Tibet, which against is not a good sign for India.