A delegation from the Communist Party of China visited the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) headquarters in New Delhi on Monday, even as China staked claim to the Shaksgam Valley in Jammu and Kashmir.
The delegation, led by its international department’s vice minister, Sun Haiyan, met officials of the BJP, headed by its general secretary Arun Singh, said BJP foreign affairs department in-charge, Vijay Chauthaiwale, in a post on X.
Chauthaiwale said the Chinese Ambassador to India, Xu Feihong, also joined the delegation.
“A delegation from the Communist Party of China, under the leadership of Sun Haiyan, Vice Minister, IDCPC, visited the BJP head office today,” he said and added that the discussions included “the means to advance inter-party communications between the BJP and the Communist Party of China (CPC)”.
However, the meeting was met with criticism by the Opposition, with Congress leader, Supriya Shrinate, taking a jibe at the BJP, saying that while “China settles villages in Arunachal Pradesh”, hugs were being exchanged here.
“This photo is of the BJP office. A meeting is taking place between BJP leaders and leaders of China’s Communist Party,” Shrinate posted on X.
“In Operation Sindoor, China supported Pakistan. Our brave soldiers were martyred in Galwan. China is sitting there having encroached in Ladakh. It is settling villages in Arunachal. And here, hugs are being exchanged,” she added.
Shrinate also questioned the media for failing to probe the BJP about the meeting with a CCP delegation. “What is this relationship called? Why did the BJP commit treason against the country? What secret agreement was made between the BJP and China?” she prodded.
Back in 2020, in a reversal of roles, BJP national President, JP Nadda, had criticised the Congress for signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Chinese Communist Party in 2008, which he said led to the then-ruling party “surrendering land to China”.
“First, Congress signs MoU with Chinese Communist Party. Then, Congress surrenders land to China. During Doklam issue, Rahul Gandhi secretly goes to Chinese embassy. During crucial situations, Rahul Gandhi tries to divide the nation and demoralise armed forces. Effects of MoU?” Nadda posted on X in 2020.
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