Watch: Drama in Rajya Sabha as Rajnath speaks on Tawang clash, Dy Chair advises Opposition against debate

Following his statement in the Lok Sabha, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh briefed members of the Rajya Sabha regarding the violent clash between Indian and Chinese soldiers in Arunachal Pradesh.

The minister said, "On 9 Dec 2022, Chinese PLA troops encroached across LAC in Tawang sector's Yangtse area in an attempt to unilaterally change the status quo. Indian Army bravely prevented PLA from encroaching on Indian territory, and forced them to return to their posts. Some soldiers on both sides suffered some injuries."

Following Rajnath Singh's statement, Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman appealed to Opposition to not seek a discussion on the issue.

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Harivansh said, "I would like to give some examples from past proceedings of this House. In Session 210, on 6 March 2007, Naxal attack on Sunil Mahato, MP Lok Sabha; in Session 2012, on 26 Nov 2007, serial bomb blasts in UP; in Session 215, on 13 March 2009, follow-up Mumbai terrorist act; in Session 215, on 18 Feb 2009, situation in Sri Lanka - on these sensitive topics, questions and discussions were not allowed. Similarly, on today's issue, I appeal that queries not be taken."

However, Opposition MPs protested the Deputy Chairman's decision by raising slogans like "charcha karo", i.e. have a discussion, and "charcha se kyo darte ho", i.e. why are you scared of a debate.