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Chief Minister Sri K. Chandrashekhar Rao announced that the state government would extend all help to family of Col Santosh Kumar who was martyred in the clashes with China troops in the Galwan valley. The CM has announced help to the family members of Col Santosh Kumar. The state government will give Rs 5 Crore cash to the family, besides a residential plot, Group 1 Job for his wife. The CM also announced that he himself would personally go to the Santosh Kumar’s house and hand over the help. The CM also said that for the other 19 Martyred army men in the same incident, the state government would give Rs 10 lakh each through the Union Defence Ministry.

“The entire country should stand by the Military personnel guarding our country’s borders. We have to support those Martyred in their line of duty and help personnel’s family members. With such acts, one should instill self-confidence among the army personnel and security to the family members. We have to send a message that the entire country is with them. The Central government extends help to those martyred. But the states should also to extend their help. It is only then that the army personnel and their family members would have confidence that the country is standing by them. Exhibit the symbol of unity. Though there are problems with the Corona Virus, one should cut expenditure somewhere and work for welfare of the defence forces,” the CM said this while interacting in Prime Minister Sri Narendra Modi’s videoconference.

The CM opined that there should not be any hastiness following clashes that arisen between Indo-China armies at the Border. However, there is no need to bow our head as far as our country’s interests are concerned. The CM suggested to the PM to pursue long-term and short-term strategies to counter China. The CM also made it clear that on this issue, the state government would stand by the central government. Sri KCR said that what we require now is Ran neethi (War strategy) but not Raj Neethi (Political strategy/Politicisation). The CM felt that The China became jealous that there is a stable and strong governance in the country and the country is becoming a very strong economic force to recon with and hence the provocation from its side. The CM also announced the help state government is extending to Martyr Col Santosh Kumar’s family.

PM Modi held a meeting with all the parties representatives through a videoconference on Friday. All the participants have paid silent tribute to the Martyrs of Galwan Valley incident. CM Sri KCR as President of the TRS Party has expressed his views.

“China and Pakistan have the habit of creating trouble and conflict atmosphere when they have problems internally. China has a lot of internal problems now. China is also picking up confrontation with countries in the South China Sea coast like Japan, Malaysia, and Philippines. China became very unpopular (Badnaam) in the World,” the CM said.

“China had always been pursuing confrontation attitude with India. Incidents that happened now in the Galwan Valley also happened in the past. This is not the first incident nor will be the last. China raised border dispute in 1957. In 1962, there was a full-scale war between India and China. Then 200 defence personnel martyred. Now clashes took place at Galwan now and 20 of our army personnel martyred. We are having some incident or the other with the country with which we have thousands of KMs of border. We always have a potential danger in China. Hence we have to act strategically,” the CM said.

“Why China is adopting a confrontation with India now and there are special factors for that. We have brought in new Acts for Kashmir. We are providing permanent solutions to problems there. We are speaking decisively on the POK. Our Union Minister had declared in the Parliament that Aksai Chin is our area, which China occupied illegally. Galwan Valley is strategically important strategic point for the country’s security. We are improving infrastructure facilities there. This China is not been able to digest. Hence it is taking a confrontation position,” the CM explained.

“We are a peace loving nation. At the same time there is a limit for our patience. We have to give a befitting reply if anyone crosses our path. Don’t compromise on nation’s security and interests. At this juncture there is no need for politicisation. We need war strategy. The entire country should stand as one. In the past whenever we had skirmishes with other countries we all stood by one. We have the experience of Indo-China war, Indo-Pak war and the Bangladesh war. In 1970 Bangla Desh wartime, Vajpayee praised Indira Gandhi as Durga Mata. Such kind of inspiration should come to us now. The entire country should stand by the Central government and the Prime Minister. People in Telangana State, the state government will stand by the PM in this situation,” the CM clarified.

“ We are desiring Atma Nirbhar Bharath (Self-reliant India), while China wants us to be Anya Nirbhar Bharath (Indian dependent on others). China is unable tolerate our growth and progress. India is emerging as one of the strong economies. US is economic super power with 21 Trillion Dollars economy while China is second with 14 Trillion Economy. India is marching towards 5 Trillion economy along with Japan whose economy is 5 Trillion. China is upset with this. China is unable to tolerate a stable government and sustained economic growth in India. Hence China is creating these problems,” the CM said.

“China became unpopular as it was considered to be responsible for the spread of Corona virus. Several Multi-national corporations are shifting out from China. They are now looking at India. According to the World Bank report, India went up from 142 position to 63 position in ease of doing business. In India investor friendly policies are being implemented effectively. Foreign Direct Investments are also on the increase. From 2014 to 2017, the FDI was increased from 36 Billion Dollars to 61 Billion Dollars. There is a possibility of further increase in FDIs. Several people are ready to shift their companies from China to Telangana state. China is not happy with this,” the CM further explained.

“There are opinions that say we should ban import goods from China. It will be hasty decision. The goods that we are importing now should make in India. These goods should be available to the people at reasonable costs. We have to concentrate on this,” the CM suggested.

“We should prepare long-term and short term strategies to face the China aggressive attitude. There should not be any hasty act under any circumstances. At the same time, there should not be any compromise as far as our nation’s security and interests are concerned. Have strategic partnership with countries, which are friendly with us. Join the D group as suggested by the UK. Join the Oran alliance. Repel the Huawei Company’s strategy. We have act with strategy,” the CM said.

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On behalf of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, I wish the Honourable Prime Minister, Vanakkam.

I also extend my greetings, to Central Ministers, and Leaders of other Political Parties, who are present here.

Firstly, I pay my respects to the soldiers, who fought till the very end, defending our country.

I extend my condolences to the families of all these brave-hearts, including the family of Havildar Palani, from my State of Tamil Nadu.

As the Honourable Prime Minister had said, the sacrifices of these soldiers, who have lost their lives, will never go waste.

These sacrifices will further unite our country, and give strength to our citizens.

We face a difficult situation today. On one hand, we are dealing with COVID-19, and, on the other, this Chinese aggression.

As far as the DMK is concerned, we have always stood in support, of the national interests, on all such occasions.

There are different parties here, with different ideologies.

Nevertheless, we are all united, when it comes to patriotism, and in our hope, that our fellow citizens have a better future.

All of us here, share the belief that our borders must be protected. There can be no differences about that.

The DMK Leader Perarignar Anna once said: “Only if there is a house, we can change the roof.” The national priority now, must be, to protect, our home, that is India.

We believe that India can overcome any challenge to her land and her citizens.

As far as the DMK is concerned,

During the 1962, Indo-China War,

During the 1971, Indo-Pakistan War,

During the 1999, Kargil War,

We have always stood with the country, its citizens, and its Government.

We have always worked to strengthen the hands of the Prime Ministers, be it Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru or Indira Gandhi or Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

Today, we have no hesitation in supporting the Prime Minister Thiru. Narendra Modi, who has convened this All-Party Meeting.

During the 1962 Indo-China War, the DMK was the first political party to condemn China.

We collected money, and donated it for the India’s Defense Fund.

Our leader Dr. Kalaignar once said, the DMK party cadres are righteously the “Sons of the Soil” with great pride, and responsibility to the motherland.

The DMK Party has grown out of the vision of leaders, such as Perarignar Anna and Muththamizharignar Kalaignar who prioritized national interest, at every opportunity.

Today, following in the footsteps of these great leaders, I am proud to lead a party, which is committed to the patriotic spirit, and protecting the idea of India.

I kindly recall that during the 1962 War, one of the first soldiers we lost, was Selvaraj from Thoothukudi district, in Tamil Nadu.

Today, nearly 58 years later, Tamil Nadu has sacrificed another son, Havildar Palani.

The DMK, and the people of Tamil Nadu, are always at the forefront, when it comes to defending our country.

I welcome the statement of the Prime Minister, that India will protect her self-respect, and every single inch of its territory, from any external aggression.

As President of the DMK, I was glad to hear the Prime Minister state that India wants peace, but it will not hesitate to retaliate, if needed.

Therefore, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam stands firmly, with the Prime Minister, at this moment, in regard to any steps he must take to protect the integrity, and sovereignty of India.

We will not retreat, when the battle cry is sounded.

Let us go forth, as a country together, and restore, the pride of India.

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Points Raised by
CPI(M) General Secretary, Sitaram Yechury
At the All-Party Meeting Convened by the PMO

ON RECORD

1. The CPI(M) expresses its deep condolences at the death of our army officers and soldiers in the recent clash that took place along the Indo-China LAC, at the Galwan valley in Ladakh.

2. In the talks between our Minister for External Affairs and the Foreign Minister of China, our official statement states: “At the conclusion of the discussion, it was agreed that the overall situation would be handled in a responsible manner, and both sides would implement the disengagement understanding of 6 June sincerely. Neither side would take any action to escalate matters and instead, ensure peace and tranquility as per bilateral agreements and protocols.”

3. As the Government of India has adopted this stand, the CPI(M) extends its support to this approach.

4. Following this, Government of India should initiate high level talks, so that steps are taken, including clear demarcation of the LAC, to maintain peace and tranquility on the border.

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