Amid the Opposition's offensive against the government over the India-China border tensions, Congress leader Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday chaired a meeting of all party MPs in Parliament to discuss the strategy for the remainder of the Winter Session.
The Congress Parliamentary Party meeting was held at Parliament's Central Hall with party president Mallikarjun Kharge, Leader of the Congress in Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury and all party MPs in attendance.
Gandhi is the chairperson of the CPP.
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"While PM hands over few appointment letters, crores facing uncertain future", she said.
In view of the recent Inida-China clast at Tawang, Gandhi said, "Continuing Chinese incursions on our borders a matter of serious concer.Govt is stubbornly refusing LAC discussion in Parliament."
Silence on matters of serious concern defining feature of this govt's tenure, Gandhi added.
Later in the day, the Congress will stage a protest in front of the Mahatma Gandhi statue in the Parliament complex to demand a discussion on the India-China border tensions.
Leaders of other opposition parties are expected to join the protest.
Opposition parties have been demanding a discussion on the India-China border tensions and the latest Chinese transgressions since the Winter Session started on December 7.
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(With PTI Inputs)
