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Shiv Sena (UBT) Urges Centre to Bolster Border Security After ITBP Chief’s China Comments
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🗓 26 Oct 2026, 11:36 AM
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Shiv Sena (UBT) has called on the central government to strengthen border security after the Indian Territorial Defence Force chief highlighted tensions with China. The party urged the Centre to increase troop deployments and fortify defenses.
Shiv Sena (UBT) has formally questioned the central government over border security measures following remarks by the Indian Territorial Defence Force (ITBP) chief regarding China face‑offs. The ITBP chief’s comments underscored heightened tensions along the disputed India‑China frontier, prompting the party to seek assurances of adequate preparedness.
In a statement released to the media, Shiv Sena (UBT) demanded that the Centre take immediate steps to strengthen border defenses. The party specifically called for increased troop deployments and the deployment of additional surveillance equipment in key sectors.
The party’s remarks come amid ongoing diplomatic discussions between India and China, as well as heightened vigilance by security forces along the Line of Actual Control. Shiv Sena (UBT) has positioned itself as a watchdog on national security matters, urging the government to act swiftly to address perceived gaps.
While the central government has not yet issued a formal response, the party’s call highlights growing concerns among political leaders about the adequacy of India’s border security posture in the face of rising cross‑border tensions.
In a statement released to the media, Shiv Sena (UBT) demanded that the Centre take immediate steps to strengthen border defenses. The party specifically called for increased troop deployments and the deployment of additional surveillance equipment in key sectors.
The party’s remarks come amid ongoing diplomatic discussions between India and China, as well as heightened vigilance by security forces along the Line of Actual Control. Shiv Sena (UBT) has positioned itself as a watchdog on national security matters, urging the government to act swiftly to address perceived gaps.
While the central government has not yet issued a formal response, the party’s call highlights growing concerns among political leaders about the adequacy of India’s border security posture in the face of rising cross‑border tensions.