'LoP Took Briefing From China': Jaishankar Brings Up Doklam In His Swipe At Opposition

Last Updated:July 28, 2025, 19:31 IST

EAM S Jaishankar accused the opposition of choosing what other countries have to say about national security and diplomatic matters over India's elected foreign minister

EAM S Jaishankar speaks during a debate in the Lok Sabha on the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor, at the monsoon session of Parliament, in New Delhi on July 28. (Image: Sansad TV/PTI)

Launching a blistering attack on the opposition over national security and diplomatic matters, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of relying on the Chinese ambassador’s “briefing" during the 2017 Doklam standoff.

Jaishankar was reacting to the opposition’s questions on Operation Sindoor in the Lok Sabha during the ongoing monsoon session in Parliament. Referring to US President Donald Trump’s “curfew" claims to end the India-Pakistan military standoff, he said he was rather surprised that the opposition chooses what other countries have to say over India’s elected foreign minister.

“The leader of the opposition did not take a briefing from the government or the MEA (ministry of external affairs), but from the Chinese ambassador during Doklam. It is surprising that they do not choose to listen to the elected foreign minister of the country, but wants to listen to the people from other countries," Jaishankar said while addressing Parliament.

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