Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee on Friday said her party stands firmly behind the Union government in this hour of crisis after 20 army personnel were killed in a violent face-off with Chinese troops along the LAC, and urged the Centre not to allow Chinese investments in strategically important infrastructure sectors, sources said.

At an all-party meeting convened by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the situation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), the West Bengal Chief Minister said India "should and will" unitedly tide over the crisis, sources in her party said.

"We stand with the government in this hour of crisis. We will win. We will put up a united fight as one nation," Banerjee was quoted as having told the meeting by a source in the TMC.

"During the meeting, our party supremo urged the Union government not to allow Chinese companies and investments in telecom, railway, aviation and other important infrastructure sectors," the TMC source said.

Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee on Friday said her party stands firmly behind the Union government in this hour of crisis after 20 army personnel were killed in a violent face-off with Chinese troops along the LAC, and urged the Centre not to allow Chinese investments in strategically important infrastructure sectors, sources said.

Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee on Friday said her party stands firmly behind the Union government in this hour of crisis after 20 army personnel were killed in a violent face-off with Chinese troops along the LAC, and urged the Centre not to allow Chinese investments in strategically important infrastructure sectors, sources said. At an all-party meeting convened by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the situation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), the West Bengal Chief Minister said India "should and will" unitedly tide over the crisis, sources in her party said. "We stand with the government in this hour of crisis. We will win. We will put up a united fight as one nation," Banerjee was quoted as having told the meeting by a source in the TMC. "During the meeting, our party supremo urged the Union government not to allow Chinese companies and investments in telecom, railway, aviation and other important infrastructure sectors," the TMC source said.

Don't allow Chinese investments in infra sector: Mamata at all-party meet on LAC face-off

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.

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"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.

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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.

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"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.

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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.

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. Also read | China's claims over Galwan Valley 'exaggerated and untenable': India "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. #WATCH India wants peace and friendship, but upholding sovereignty is foremost: Prime Minister Narendra Modi at all-party meeting today on India-China border issue pic.twitter.com/xkw6sqBaJd — ANI (@ANI) June 19, 2020 × 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. Also read | What should India do now to fight China's provocations? "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)

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

The Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) has ordered its personnel to uninstall 52 “dubious” Chinese apps from their mobile phones immediately amid tensions escalated due to the India-China violent face-off which led to the killing of 20 Indian Army soldiers.

Inspector General, STF, Amitabh Yash, in a circular issued here on Friday, directed the STF personnel to also ensure that these Chinese apps were uninstalled by their family members as well.&nbsp;

"All the personnel of the STF, Uttar Pradesh are directed to immediately remove the following android apps from their mobile phones as well as that of their family members," Inspector General (STF), Uttar Pradesh said.

These apps included TikTok, UC Browser, Hello, WeChat, Shareit among others.

There are five video sharing apps in this list and it is interesting that most of the Chinese smartphone companies offer some of these apps in their smartphones. These apps are – Tick Talk, Vigo Video, Bigo Live, Weibo, We Chat, Hello and Like. Apart from this, many e-commerce apps are also included. 
 
(With inputs from agencies)

The Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) has ordered its personnel to uninstall 52 “dubious” Chinese apps from their mobile phones immediately amid tensions escalated due to the India-China violent face-off which led to the killing of 20 Indian Army soldiers.

The Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) has ordered its personnel to uninstall 52 “dubious” Chinese apps from their mobile phones immediately amid tensions escalated due to the India-China violent face-off which led to the killing of 20 Indian Army soldiers. Inspector General, STF, Amitabh Yash, in a circular issued here on Friday, directed the STF personnel to also ensure that these Chinese apps were uninstalled by their family members as well. "All the personnel of the STF, Uttar Pradesh are directed to immediately remove the following android apps from their mobile phones as well as that of their family members," Inspector General (STF), Uttar Pradesh said. These apps included TikTok, UC Browser, Hello, WeChat, Shareit among others. There are five video sharing apps in this list and it is interesting that most of the Chinese smartphone companies offer some of these apps in their smartphones. These apps are – Tick Talk, Vigo Video, Bigo Live, Weibo, We Chat, Hello and Like. Apart from this, many e-commerce apps are also included. (With inputs from agencies)

Immediately remove 52 Chinese apps from your phone, orders Uttar Pradesh STF to employees

China has already placed about 5,000 soldiers and armored vehicles on its side of the border, a government official said, asking not to be identified citing rules

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