Chinese troops did not enter our territory, no posts were taken over: PM Modi at all-party meet

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said that neither have they (Chinese troops) intruded into our border nor has any post been taken over by China's People’s Liberation Army.

Modi also clarified that the armed forces at the LAC border were given "full freedom for taking any appropriate action necessary."

"I assure you all that our security forces are fully capable of protecting our borders," the prime minister said.

"20 of our jawans were martyred, but those who dared Bharat Mata, they were taught a lesson," PM Modi was quoted as saying by news agency ANI.

PM Modi was addressing the all-party meet, called to discuss the situation at the border areas with China.

PM Narendra Modi said that India has never come under external pressure. Whatever is necessary for the country’s protection will be expedited.

"Through the recently developed infrastructure, patrolling capacity at LAC has also increased. We are better informed about the developments at LAC and consequently can monitor and respond better," said PM.

"In the past few years, to protect our borders, we have given importance to infrastructure development to protect our borders. The requirements of our armed forces, be it fighter planes, advanced helicopters, missile defence systems, that too is being given importance," informed PM Modi to other leaders during the meeting.

(With inputs from agencies)