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Owaisi Challenges Modi on China Policy After Wang Yi Visit

Opposition leader Asaduddin Owaisi pressed the government for clarity following new IndiaChina confidence-building measures.

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Overview

  • Owaisi accused the government of a series of flip-flops on China that he says left India weaker over 11 years.
  • He asked whether the Line of Actual Control has been restored to the pre-April 2020 status following the Galwan-era tensions.
  • He sought disclosure on whether Beijing pledged to stop providing military support to Pakistan.
  • He demanded specifics on cutting the trade deficit and on supplies such as DAP fertilisers, rare earths and boring machines.
  • His criticism followed a joint readout announcing reopened border trade passes, resumed flights and easier visas, and came as New Delhi disputed a Chinese claim that Jaishankar affirmed Taiwan is part of China.