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Take Nation Into Confidence On Situation At LAC: Kharge To Govt
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge reiterated on Sunday his party’s call for the government to inform the nation about the current situation at the border with China.
Kharge shared a media report on his social media handle X that cited satellite images claiming that China’s military is preparing for a long-term presence near Pangong Lake in eastern Ladakh. The report indicated the construction of underground bunkers for storing weapons and fuel, as well as fortified shelters for armored vehicles at a key base in the region.
“How can China build a military base near Pangong Tso on land that was under Indian occupation until May 2020,” Kharge said.
In response, the BJP countered, stating that the area in question, Sirijap, was attacked and seized by Chinese troops on October 21, 1962, during the tenure of Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru.
SC To Hear On July 8 Plea On Free Sanitary Pads For Class 6-12 Girl Students
The Supreme Court will hear a petition on July 8 that calls for the Centre and states to provide free sanitary pads to female students in classes 6-12. It will also ensure separate toilet facilities for girls in all government-aided and residential schools.
A bench comprising Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud, Justices J P Pardiwala, and Manoj Misra is to hear the plea from Congress leader and social worker Jaya Thakur. Thakur has emphasised the challenges faced by adolescent girls from underprivileged backgrounds in schools.
In the previous hearing on February 5, Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati informed the court that the Centre is working on gathering all necessary materials to develop a national policy for distributing menstrual hygiene products to schoolgirls, as per the court’s orders from April 10, 2023, and November 6, 2023.
