Rahul Gandhi is insulting army, damaging image of country: Kiren Rijiju

Rahul Gandhi is not only insulting the Indian Army but also damaging the country's image, Law Minister Kiren Rijiju said on Saturday, hitting out at the Congress leader for his remarks on China and the Army.

While noting that Yangtse area in Arunachal Pradesh's Tawang is "fully secured now" due to "adequate deployment" of army personnel, the Union minister shared his picture with military personnel in Arunachal Pradesh, his home state.

However, after Twitter users pointed out that it was not a new but a 2019 picture, Congress leaders questioned Rijiju for posting an old picture.

Former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi alleged on Friday that China is preparing for a war while the Indian government is asleep and trying to ignore the threat.

He also alleged that China has taken away 2,000 square kilometres of Indian territory, killed 20 Indian soldiers and is "beating up our jawans in Arunachal Pradesh".

Taking to Twitter, Rijiju said, "Rahul Gandhi is not only insulting Indian Army but .