Sam Pitroda, Indian Overseas Congress Chief, said China should not be considered India’s enemy. BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari accused Congress of having a soft corner for China. Pitro da said perceived threat from China has often been blown out of proportion. He argued that India’s confrontational approach toward China has led to unnecessary tensions, creating enemies and generating domestic political support. He also emphasised the need for global collaboration rather than confrontation, stating that nations must come together and recognise the growing influence of countries like China. He said, “The time has come for all nations to collaborate, not confront” He added that the Congress Party has always had a good relationship with China, dating back to Nehru Ji’s time, and even gave China a seat on the Security Council when war broke out with China. The secret MoU of 2008 between the Communist Party of China and the Congress party has never been disclosed, and this remains an unresolved issue. At the time of the Doklam standoff, Rahul Gandhi was secretly meeting China’s ambassador,\” he calimed.
