Guwahati, Oct. 23 -- The Congress has demanded that Prime Minister Narendra Modi explain the situation along the India-China border in Parliament following reports of continuing confrontations between the two countries' troops in Arunachal Pradesh. The party has also sought an all-party briefing and answers on India's access to border patrol areas.

The demand came on Friday, October 23, after Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) Director General Shatrujeet Kapoor reportedly confirmed that face-offs with Chinese troops had occurred at several locations in Arunachal Pradesh in recent days and were continuing.

Congress leaders accused Modi of failing to address border disputes with Chinese President Xi Jinping during their meetings. They call...