Itanagar: Chinese President Xi Jinping touched down in India for the 2026 BRICS Summit. The visit immediately sparked political heat. AICC General Secretary Bhupesh Baghel wants to know if Prime Minister Narendra Modi will finally square up to Beijing over long-standing border friction.
Baghel leveled his questions during a visit to Guwahati. He focused on the disputed territory of Arunachal Pradesh and the violent Galwan clash. These flashpoints have kept relations between the two nuclear powers on edge for years. India maintains its firm rejection of Chinese claims on its northeastern state.
Baghel did not mince words. He publicly challenged the Prime Minister to hold his ground. "Given the disputes that frequently arise regarding Galwan or Arunachal Pradesh, will the Prime Minister discuss these issues? Will he show them a 'red eye'?" Baghel asked.
The Congress leader spent his time in Guwahati prepping for the Nagaon Lok Sabha by-election and upcoming Assam local body polls. He chaired sessions with the Political Affairs Committee, state vice presidents, and the State Election Committee. The party is now vetting candidates with local MLAs and observers. Final picks go to the All India Congress Committee for approval. While the party machinery grinds through election strategy, the national security spotlight remains fixed on the summit talks.
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