Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar’s use of the word “alleged” to describe the 1962 Sino-Indian war has ignited a political debate, with the BJP accusing him of “brazen revisionism.”
Aiyar’s remarks in a speech at the Foreign Correspondents Club were met with criticism from the BJP, which condemned them as an attempt to whitewash the Chinese invasion.
Aiyar subsequently apologized for his use of language, but the BJP has continued its attack, alleging a pattern of pro-China stance by the Congress party.
Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh defended Aiyar, pointing out his apology and accusing the government of ignoring Chinese incursions in 2020.