After around two-dozen soldiers died in a bloody skirmish between Chinese and Indian forces on the Himalayan border, both sides are attempting to deescalate the situation even as some in India call for a more forceful response.
After around two-dozen soldiers died in a bloody skirmish Monday night between Chinese and Indian forces on the Himalayan border, both sides are attempting to deescalate the situation even as some in India call for a more forceful response.
Pressure is growing on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to respond to the incident, in which at least 20 Indian soldiers died and many more were injured, according to a statement from the army. China also suffered casualties, the Indian army said, though neither side has released any figures. Writing on Twitter Wednesday, Rahul Gandhi, a senior leader within India's main opposition Congress Party, asked"Why is the Prime Minister silent? Why is he hiding?""Enough is enough.
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