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  The 2020 Ladakh standoff   The 2020 Ladakh standoff (also known as the 2020–2021 China–India skirmishes) was a major military confrontation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh, marking the most serious border crisis between India and China since the 1962 war. It involved troop build-ups, multiple friction points, and a deadly clash, leading to the first fatalities on the border in 45 years. Background and Triggers The standoff began in early May 2020 amid longstanding disputes over the undemarcated LAC (the de facto border). Key triggers included: Both sides accelerating infrastructure development near the border (roads, bridges, airfields). India's construction of a road in the Galwan Valley area, connecting to the Daulat Beg Oldi airbase, which China viewed as provocative. China's concerns over India's 2019 revocation of Jammu and Kashmir's special status, creating the Union Territory of Ladakh. Broader strategic competition, includin...

  BJP Reaction Rahul Gandhi highlighted excerpts of Narvane's Book in Parliament Rahul Gandhi (Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha) recently displayed and referenced an unpublished memoir by former Indian Army Chief General M.M. Naravane, titled "Four Stars of Destiny" , during the ongoing Budget Session of Parliament in early February 2026. The book, which has been awaiting government clearance (from the Ministry of Defence) since around 2024 and is not publicly available in India, reportedly contains accounts of the 2020 India-China border standoff in Ladakh. Rahul Gandhi highlighted excerpts (often quoted from a The Caravan article or the manuscript) where Naravane allegedly describes feeling "abandoned" by the political leadership. A key line cited by Gandhi is that when Chinese tanks advanced or intruded, Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed a message to Naravane: "Jo uchit samjho woh karo" ("Do whatever you think is appropriate"), im...

Ambedkar Letter to His Wife Rama  Rama! How are you, Rama? Today, I missed you and Yashwant very much. Your memories saddened my heart. My speeches from the last few days were very much discussed. The conference had very good and effective speeches. This is what newspapers here have written about my speeches. Earlier, I was thinking about my role in the Round Table Conference and in front of my eyes, a picture of all the victims of my country emerged. From thousands of years, these people have been buried under suffering. There is no cure for this suppression. This is what they understand. I am shocked. Rama, but I am fighting. My intellectual strength has become very strong. Perhaps a lot of things are springing up in the mind. The heart has become very emotional. The mind became very much perplexed and I started missing you and everyone at the house very much. I missed you. I remembered Yashwant. You came to see me off at the ship. I was saying not to come. Still, you did not acc...

  What Rahul Gandhi Should do to Win Coming Election   It looks like "Rahu Gandhi" might be a typo for "Rahul Gandhi," the Indian National Congress leader. Assuming that's the case (as "Rahu" doesn't match any prominent political figure, but Rahul is a key player in Indian politics), I'll provide a balanced, evidence-based analysis of strategies he could adopt to improve his and his party's electoral prospects. This is based on recent political developments, expert commentary, and public discourse as of early 2026. Rahul Gandhi has shown signs of resurgence post-2024 Lok Sabha elections, where Congress doubled its seats, but the party still faces challenges like alliance dilemmas, regional weaknesses, and perceptions of dynastic leadership. With 2026 assembly elections looming in key states (Assam, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Puducherry), and the 2029 general elections on the horizon, here's a step-by-step outline of action...

  Why Rahul Gandhi and the Congress Party Have Lost Most Elections?  Congress lost over 50 elections under Rahul Gandhi in past 11 years Rahul Gandhi, as a prominent leader of the Indian National Congress (INC), has been associated with the party's performance in numerous elections since entering politics in 2004 and taking on influential roles from 2009 onward. While he has had some personal electoral successes (e.g., winning seats in Wayanad in 2019 and 2024, and Rae Bareli in 2024), the broader narrative often focuses on the INC's repeated defeats under his leadership or influence, including national and state polls. By late 2025, analyses suggest the party has faced around 95-99 losses in various assembly and general elections since his rise, with critics pointing to a "century of defeats" approaching. These losses include crushing defeats in the 2014 and 2019 Lok Sabha elections, as well as recent setbacks in states like Bihar (2025), Maharashtra, and others. Be...

  Why Modi’ Government not allowed Rahul Gandhi to speak on Narvane Book Based on publicly reported events, the situation you’re referring to likely stems from an incident during a parliamentary session (possibly in the Rajya Sabha or Lok Sabha around late 2023 or early 2024), where Rahul Gandhi attempted to raise questions or make remarks related to a controversial book involving former Army Chief General M.M. Naravane. The book, titled Four Stars and a Few Challenges, contained Naravane’s reflections on key military decisions, including the Balakot airstrikes and the 2020 Galwan clash with China. Here’s a clear breakdown of what happened and why it might have unfolded that way: What Happened? · Context of the Book: General Naravane’s memoir discussed sensitive military operations, including alleged internal disagreements over the handling of border tensions with China in Ladakh (2020). Parts of the book were leaked or reported in the media, raising concerns about national secur...