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Kharge Calls for Answers on Rising Chinese Activity Along Arunachal Border
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 14 Aug 2026, 10:18 PM
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Finance Minister Piyush Kharge has demanded official explanations from the government regarding reports of increased Chinese presence along the Arunachal Pradesh border.
Finance Minister Piyush Kharge addressed the media on Monday, urging the government to provide clarity on reports of heightened Chinese activity along the Arunachal Pradesh frontier.
He cited intelligence inputs that suggest a surge in patrols and infrastructure development near the Line of Actual Control.
The minister called for a detailed briefing from the Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of External Affairs.
While the government has not yet issued a formal response, officials have said they are monitoring the situation closely and maintaining diplomatic channels with Beijing.
Kharge’s remarks underscore the growing concern over border security and the need for transparent communication on national security matters.
He cited intelligence inputs that suggest a surge in patrols and infrastructure development near the Line of Actual Control.
The minister called for a detailed briefing from the Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of External Affairs.
While the government has not yet issued a formal response, officials have said they are monitoring the situation closely and maintaining diplomatic channels with Beijing.
Kharge’s remarks underscore the growing concern over border security and the need for transparent communication on national security matters.