New Delhi, Aug. 5 -- Backing Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, party MP Randeep Surjewala said the Chinese occupation of Indian territory is a 'reality' that should not be ignored.

Surjewala said questioning the government on the issue is an act of patriotism, not contempt of court.

In a post on X on Monday, Surjewala wrote, The Chinese Occupation of Indian territory is a 'reality' that 'no patriotic Indian' should wish away or hide under the carpet. Nationalism mandates that Govt must be questioned on vacation of Indian territory by the Chinese and restoration of "status quo ante" as on April 2020, as Rahulji has done repeatedly."

https://x.com/rssurjewala/status/1952401545984717129

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