The Congress party has attacked the Modi government over the handling of the 2020 Galwan standoff with China, accusing it of obfuscation and cowardice while claiming significant territorial loss. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh questioned the government’s narrative and pointed out that Indian patrols now require Chinese concurrence in several areas, undermining India’s territorial rights. The party emphasized concerns over increasing trade dependence on China despite the ongoing tensions, asserting that the government’s policies represent a retreat from national interests. This critique comes at a time when the Supreme Court has also scrutinized Rahul Gandhi’s remarks about the Indian Army, highlighting the sensitive nature of national security discussions.