BJP govt 'talks like a lion outside, acts like a mouse within': Mallikarjun Kharge on border face-off

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday alleged that the BJP government talks like a lion outside the country but is acting like a mouse within as it is unable to take on China for indulging in incursions along the border and is running away from a debate on the issue in ParliamentSpeaking at a rally in Rajasthans Alwar during the Bharat Jodo Yatra he also claimed that while the Congress stood for the country and helped attain Independence after its leaders gave supreme sacrifices not even a dog of the BJP was lost for the countryKharge accused the BJP of dividing the people of the country on lines of religion caste and region and alleged that it was ending democracy and autonomy of constitutional institutions against which the Congress was taking out the Bharat Jodo YatraAlso Read In market of hatred open up shops to spread love like me Rahul Gandhi to BJP leaders criticising himThe Modi government claims that they are very strong and pat themselves claiming no one can look into their eyes but disputes and clashes are rising at the border After 20 of our soldiers were martyred at the border in Galwan Modi ji met Chinese president 18 times They held meetings and even had swings After all this why is it happening at the border with China he saidKharge said he again raised the issue of China in Parliament and wanted a discussion on the border situation but the BJP government is not ready for itThey talk like a lion outside but their actions if you see are like a mouse We want that the issue be discussed and give notices but they are still not ready for a discussion in Parliament he saidHas even your dog died for the country still they claim to be patriots and if we say something we are termed as deshdrohi antinationals the Congress chief said alleging that the BJP is trying to finish democracy and the ConstitutionThat is why Rahul Gandhi is holding this Bharat Jodo Yatra and is trying to unite everyone he claimedKharge said it was surprising that our demand for a discussion on the Chinese incursions at the border was not allowed They said there is no need for a discussionDefence Minister Rajnath Singh came and gave a one page statement and leftBut we needed a discussion on what is happening with China what the government is doing and what is the state of our border and soldiersWe in the Congress are with the country and for national security and we will all together protect the country But why are you hiding and running away from a discussion with China he said adding that the Congress is only seeking information on what is happeningThis government is ending democracy The autonomy of institutions are being reduced The investigative agencies are being misused They are also trying to threaten the Congress he allegedThis government of the BJP is trying to divide the people on the basis of religion caste and language That is why the yatra is getting good support from the public Whenever Rahul ji says something the BJP has problems with he claimedThe 80yearold leader said when Rahul Gandhi talked about the border dispute with China BJP leaders raised the matter alleging that Rahul ji is trying to break the country and that he has no respect for our soldiersEarlier in the day Kharge raised the issue of border conflict with China in the in Rajya Sabha and demanded a discussion on the issueChina is illegally encroaching upon our borders Satellite imagery shows that they are building divisional headquarters army garrison and weapon shelters for artillery Why is the Modi government shying away from China pe charcha he asked on TwitterThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever