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title: "India-China Border Skirmishes Continue in Arunachal, Congress Criticises Modi"
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published: "2026-10-23T13:45:34.234Z"
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updated: "2026-10-23T14:30:32.603Z"
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# India-China Border Skirmishes Continue in Arunachal, Congress Criticises Modi

*ITBP chief confirms face-offs as opposition questions PM's silence and China's emboldenment.*

**Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): 

- Trust 58 of 100, higher is better. The full report from The Hindu provides named sources and specific figures, corroborated by 11 digests.
- Craft 67 of 100, higher is better. The reporting clearly separates claims from comment and provides specific details, but lacks direct quotes from affected parties.
- Hype 41 of 100, lower is better. The headline and presentation use loaded adjectives like 'deafening silence' and 'calibrated concessions'.

Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology.

**The short version**

- Skirmishes and face-offs with China continue at several locations in Arunachal Pradesh, according to the Director General of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP).
- The Congress party has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of being a 'coward' for not raising border issues with China during meetings with the Chinese President.
- Congress claims China feels emboldened in Arunachal Pradesh due to PM Modi's 2020 'clean chit' after violence in eastern Ladakh.
- India's trade deficit with China has surpassed $112.16 billion in 2026, according to reports.

Skirmishes between Indian and Chinese troops continue at multiple locations along the border in Arunachal Pradesh, the Director General of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), Shatrujeet Kapoor, has confirmed. These face-offs have been occurring since July, with the situation ongoing in some areas.

The Congress party has strongly criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the ongoing border situation. Party leaders have accused the Prime Minister of maintaining a 'deafening silence' on the matter and labelled him a 'coward' for not raising border issues with China during his meetings with the Chinese President. Congress also stated that India's pre-May 2020 patrolling rights have not been fully restored.

Congress claims that China has been emboldened in Arunachal Pradesh as a consequence of Prime Minister Modi's 'clean chit' in 2020, following violence in eastern Ladakh. The party has called for the Prime Minister to take the nation and Parliament into confidence regarding the border situation.

## Disagreement on the timeline of incidents

Congress MP Jebi Mather stated that incidents have been taking place since July, as reported by Latestly and aninews.in. The Hindu, in its full report, notes that ITBP DG's confirmation of continuing face-offs in Arunachal Pradesh is 'deeply alarming' and mentions reports of Chinese incursions near Taksing emerging in August, with confrontations continuing even 47 days after Corps Commander-level talks.

## What the coverage left out

None of the right-rated digests mention the specific figure of $112.16 billion for India's trade deficit with China in 2026, a detail included in The Hindu's full report. The right-rated digests also do not detail Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's specific questions on national security, economic security, and diplomatic accountability, nor do they mention the claim that China felt emboldened in Arunachal Pradesh due to PM Modi's 2020 'clean chit'.

## Who covered it

Shares of the 18 covering outlets with a published leaning rating:

- Left: 17% (3)
- Centre: 16% (3)
- Right: 67% (12)

43 of 61 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-10-24T00:45:25.409433+00:00.

**Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 27 times; 1 check found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-10-24T01:15:12.109Z.

## How the sides framed it

### Left

- The Hindu, the sole left-rated report, led with the Congress party's accusations against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. It highlighted the party's claim that Modi was a 'coward' for not raising border issues with China and that China felt emboldened in Arunachal Pradesh due to his 2020 'clean chit'. The report quoted Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's statement that India's pre-May 2020 patrolling rights have not been fully restored and detailed his three questions on national security, economic security, and diplomatic accountability. The report also noted the ITBP DG's confirmation of continuing skirmishes and face-offs in Arunachal Pradesh.

### Centre

- The Statesman, the centre-rated report, focused on the ITBP chief's confirmation of ongoing China border face-offs in Arunachal Pradesh. It also highlighted the Congress party's questioning of Prime Minister Modi's silence on the issue and mentioned a call for diplomacy by the CPI. The digest noted that the ITBP chief confirmed continuing China border face-offs in Arunachal Pradesh.

### Right

- The right-rated reports, primarily digests, focused on the Congress party's criticism of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the government's response to the reported face-offs along the Arunachal border. Headlines and digests frequently used phrases such as 'Deafening silence from PM' and 'Congress targets Centre'. Several reports, including those from Times of India, Latestly, and aninews.in, highlighted Congress MP Jebi Mather's statement that 'Not Heard Anything from PM, Home Minister' and her questioning of the Centre's silence. Rediff.com also noted the Congress criticising Modi for his 'deafening silence' regarding the face-offs. The digests also mentioned the ITBP Director General's confirmation of ongoing incidents.

**Provisional coverage gap:** left. The watch is not closed, so this is not yet a settled blindspot finding.

## Factuality profile of the covering outlets

These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true.

- veryLow: 1
- mixed: 8
- high: 7
- unknown: 43
- veryHigh: 2

## Verification scope

This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true.

## Original reporting this was written from

- [Правда.Ру](https://english.pravda.ru/news/world/170705-itbp-drone-platoons) — Indian Border Tensions: China's Patrol Deviations Spark Confrontations
- [TV9 Kannada](https://tv9kannada.com/videos/chinas-patrolling-deviations-can-disrupt-lac-peace-mea-says-after-itbp-chief-remark-1254333.html) — Army Patrol Pattern Changes at LAC; India Objects to China's Move
- [Ukhrul Times](https://ukhrultimes.com/mea-chinese-patrolling-border-tensions-itbp-ongoing-face-offs) — MEA Blames Chinese Patrolling for Border Tensions as ITBP Reports Ongoing Face-offs
- [News Nation](https://newsnationtv.com/premium/uncovered-with-manoj-gairola-india-china-border-tension-itbp-dg-shatrujeet-kapur-arunachal-border-face-off-with-china-12743040) — Uncovered With Manoj Gairola: How Far Has China Entered India? ITBP DG Shatrughan Singh Kapoor's Statement Sparked Controversy.
- [Pragativadi: Leading Odia Dailly](https://pragativadi.com/india-and-china-continue-using-existing-mechanisms-to-avoid-lac-miscalculations-says-mea-amid-row-over-itbp-chiefs-remarks) — ​India and China Continue Using Existing Mechanisms to Avoid LAC Miscalculations, Says MEA Amid Row Over ITBP Chief's Remarks
- [military-stuff.org](https://military-stuff.org/india-china-faceoff-live-border-tensions-reignite-faceoffs-reported-in-arunachal-vantage) — India-China Faceoff LIVE: Border Tensions Reignite, Faceoffs Reported in Arunachal
- [India Today](https://indiatoday.in/india/story/india-china-lac-tensions-chinese-patrol-pattern-deviations-border-peace-ptag-3023752-2026-10-23) — China's patrolling deviations can disrupt LAC peace: Govt after ITBP chief's remark
- [The Hindu Business Line](https://thehindubusinessline.com/economy/india-says-peace-along-china-border-essential-for-growth-in-bilateral-ties/article71616983.ece) — India says peace along China border essential for growth in bilateral ties
- [Janam TV](https://janamtv.com/81065230) — India-China Talks to Avoid Misunderstandings on LAC; Ministry of External Affairs Says Peace Is Essential
- [madhyamamonline.com](https://madhyamamonline.com/india/itbp-chief-confirms-ongoing-face-offs-at-several-locations-in-arunachal-pradesh-1565716) — ITBP chief confirms ongoing face-offs at several locations in Arunachal Pradesh
- [The Print](https://theprint.in/diplomacy/situation-gets-disturbed-when-chinese-forces-diverge-from-lac-patrol-paths-mea-on-arunachal-face-offs/3080022) — Situation gets disturbed when Chinese forces diverge from LAC patrol paths—MEA on Arunachal face-offs
- [India TV News](https://indiatvnews.com/news/india/mea-flags-china-s-patrolling-moves-along-lac-says-both-sides-must-avoid-miscalculations-2026-10-23-1057758) — MEA flags China's patrolling moves along LAC, says both sides must avoid miscalculations
- [India TV Hindi Hindi](https://indiatv.in/india/national/india-strong-message-to-china-over-current-lac-situation-says-peace-and-tranquility-in-border-areas-is-essential-for-development-of-bilateral-relation-2026-10-23-1250567) — India Sends a Strong Message to China, Saying, 'Maintaining Peace and Stability on the Border Is Essential to Strengthen Bilateral Relations' - India TV Hindi
- [The Week](https://theweek.in/news/defence/2026/10/23/india-china-continue-to-use-existing-diplomatic-and-military-mechanisms-to-avoid-miscalculation-along-lac-mea.html) — India, China continue to use existing diplomatic and military mechanisms to avoid miscalculation along LAC: MEA
- [Economy India](https://economyindia.in/congress-pm-modi-statement-china-face-offs-arunachal-pradesh) — Congress Seeks PM Modi’s Statement on China Face-Offs in Arunachal I Economy India
- [Ommcom News](https://ommcomnews.com/india-news/kharge-poses-three-questions-to-centre-on-china-asks-pm-to-come-clean-before-nation) — Kharge Poses Three Questions To Centre On China, Asks PM To Come Clean Before Nation
- [The Munsif Daily](https://munsifdaily.com/border-situation-disrupted-when-chinese-forces-deviate-from-patrolling-patterns) — Border Situation Disrupted When Chinese Forces Deviate from Patrolling Patterns
- [Mangalorean.com](https://mangalorean.com/congress-alleges-govt-prioritising-image-over-national-interests-on-china-policy) — Congress alleges govt prioritising image over national interests on China policy
- [Prabhat Khabar - Hindi News](https://prabhatkhabar.com/national/india-china-lac-tensions-mea-responds-to-itbp-dgs-statement-on-arunachal-pradesh) — India-China LAC Tensions: Foreign Ministry Said About China
- [Saaz o Awaz - Listen Online](https://eawaz.com/world-news/cong-bjp-answer-border-tensions-china) — Cong wants BJP to answer on border tensions with China 2026
- [madhyamam.com](https://madhyamam.com/india/indias-new-border-warriors-1565697) — 'Shaurya' Commandos to Counter Chinese Army: India's New Strength in Arunachal
- [India Today](https://indiatoday.in/india/story/congress-pawan-khera-56-inch-toy-pm-narendra-modi-china-us-israel-itbp-chief-shatrujeet-kapur-arunachal-border-faceoff-3023634-2026-10-23) — 56-inch toy, China holds keys: Congress's veiled dig at PM over ITBP chief's remark
- [Indian Express](https://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-china-border-lac-mea-peace-bilateral-ties-10934040) — China breaking patrol patterns leads to face-off: Centre on ITBP chief’s remark
- [The Hindu](https://thehindu.com/news/national/congress-hits-out-at-pm-modi-over-face-offs-with-chinese-pla-in-arunachal/article71616139.ece) — Congress hits out at PM Modi over face-offs with Chinese PLA in Arunachal
- [TFIPOST](https://tfipost.com/2026/10/what-the-itbp-chief-said-about-face-offs-with-china-in-arunachal-and-why-it-matters) — What the ITBP chief said about face-offs with China in Arunachal, and why it matters
- [Yes Punjab](https://yespunjab.com/itbp-chiefs-china-border-remarks-described-as-routine-preparedness-not-linked-to-specific-incident) — ITBP Chief’s China Border Remarks Described as Routine Preparedness, Not Linked to Specific Incident
- [madhyamam.com](https://madhyamam.com/india/kharge-slams-modi-over-border-conflict-1565672) — Stop Giving Clean Chit to China': Kharge Slams Modi Over Border Conflict
- [पर्दाफाश](https://hindi.pardaphash.com/it-is-precisely-because-of-the-clean-chit-given-by-pm-modi-that-china-is-displaying-such-audacity-from-ladakh-all-the-way-to-arunachal-pawan-khera) — China Is Showing Audacity From Ladakh to Arunachal because of PM Modi's Clean Chit: Pawan Khera
- [Social News XYZ](https://socialnews.xyz/2026/10/23/no-specific-incident-itbp-chiefs-remarks-on-china-reflect-routine-preparedness-deployments-say-sources) — ‘No specific incident’: ITBP chief’s remarks on China reflect routine preparedness, deployments, say sources
- [Indian Abroad News - We Bring You Home](https://indianabroad.news/no-specific-incident-itbp-chiefs-remarks-on-china-reflect-routine-preparedness-deployments-say-sources) — 'No specific incident': ITBP chief's remarks on China reflect routine preparedness, deployments, say sources
- [bhaskarlive.in](https://bhaskarlive.in/others/no-specific-incident-itbp-chiefs-remarks-on-china-reflect-routine-preparedness-deployments-say-sources-2156359) — 'No specific incident': ITBP chief's remarks on China reflect routine preparedness, deployments, say sources
- [navbharatlive.com](https://navbharatlive.com/india/who-are-indian-army-shaurya-commandos-confronted-chinese-pla-army-in-arunachal-pradesh-akp05) — Who Are India's Shaurya Commandos Facing Chinese Troops in Arunachal Pradesh?
- [National Herald](https://nationalheraldindia.com/politics/congress-seeks-answers-on-china-border-tensions-questions-concessions-to-beijing) — Congress seeks answers on China border tensions, questions concessions to Beijing
- [Orissa POST](https://orissapost.com/deafening-silence-calibrated-concessions-congress-slams-pm-on-reported-arunachal-face-offs-with-chinese-army) — 'Deafening silence, calibrated concessions': Congress slams PM on reported Arunachal 'face-offs' with Chinese Army - OrissaPOST
- [thecanadianmedia.com](https://thecanadianmedia.com/itbp-chief-says-india-china-border-remains-tense-as-face-offs-continue-in-arunachal-pradesh) — ITBP chief says India-China border remains tense as face-offs continue in Arunachal Pradesh - The Canadian Media
- [NDTV](https://ndtv.com/india-news/shashi-tharoor-at-ndtv-world-summit-on-china-amid-itbp-chief-remark-row-need-predictable-ties-12224921) — "Need Predictable Ties": S Tharoor On China Amid ITBP Chief Remark Row
- [Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd](https://asianetnews.com/videos/news/india-china-face-off-at-arunachal-border-itbp-reports-clashes-videoshow-7ef1i76) — India-China Troops Face Off on Arunachal Border; Clash Continues, Says ITBP DG
- [tezzbuzz](https://tezzbuzz.com/india-china-tension-india-china-army-clash-on-arunachal-pradesh-border-big-revelation-of-itbp-chief-congress-aggressive) — India China Tension: India-China Army Clash on Arunachal Pradesh Border; Big revelation of ITBP chief, Congress aggressive
- [आज तक](https://aajtak.in/defence-news/story/itbp-dg-explains-the-new-steps-india-is-taking-including-drone-platoons-on-china-border-lac-dskc-2678144-2026-10-23) — 'It's Difficult to Counter China Using Conventional Methods', ITBP DG Reveals New Steps India Is Taking, Including Drone Platoons
- [Times of India](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/deafening-silence-from-pm-congress-targets-centre-over-reported-face-offs-along-arunachal-border/articleshow/135139190.cms) — 'Deafening silence from PM': Congress targets Centre over reported 'face-offs' along Arunachal border
- [chitralekha](https://chitralekha.com/news/confrontation-with-china-in-arunachal-congress-surrounded-the-central-government) — Congress Attacks Central Government over Clash with China in Arunachal
- [Free Press Kashmir](https://freepresskashmir.news/2026/10/23/congress-questions-gois-silence-over-china-face-offs-in-arunachal-pradesh) — Congress questions GoI’s silence over China face-offs in Arunachal Pradesh
- [Amar Ujala](https://amarujala.com/india-news/deafening-silence-calibrated-concessions-cong-slams-pm-on-reported-arunachal-face-offs-with-pla-2026-10-23) — ITBP Chief's Big Statement: 'Face-Off with Chinese Army Still Ongoing in Arunachal Pradesh'; Congress Attacks Government
- [Sangbad Pratidin](https://sangbadpratidin.in/india/itbp-dg-says-china-face-offs-ongoing-at-arunachal-pradesh/pid/1395060) — Four Months of Border Fighting with China! Explosive Remarks by ITBP DG, Congress Slams Modi
- [PNI](https://pninews.com/bjp-describes-india-china-frontier-as-dynamic-border-rejects-congress-charge-of-silence-on-arunachal-face-offs) — BJP Describes India-China Frontier as ‘Dynamic Border’, Rejects Congress Charge of Silence on Arunachal Face-Offs - Press Network of India
- [PNI](https://pninews.com/itbp-chief-confirms-ongoing-face-offs-with-chinese-forces-along-arunachal-lac-opposition-accuses-centre-of-silence-and-concessions) — ITBP Chief Confirms Ongoing Face-Offs with Chinese Forces Along Arunachal LAC; Opposition Accuses Centre of Silence and Concessions - Press Network of India
- [The Economic Times](https://m.economictimes.com/news/defence/china-face-offs-ongoing-along-arunachal-pradesh-border-says-itbp-chief-shatrujeet-singh-kapoor/articleshow/135138047.cms) — China face-offs 'ongoing' along Arunachal Pradesh border, says ITBP Chief Shatrujeet Singh Kapoor
- [namasthe telangana](https://ntnews.com/national/shaurya-commandos-deployed-in-arunachal-border-said-itbp-chief-shatrujeet-singh-kapoor-2542620) — Shaurya Commandos: ITBP Deploys Shaurya Commandos
- [NEWS9 LIVE](https://news9live.com/india/itbp-dg-flags-china-face-off-risks-pushes-drone-warfare-and-underground-shelters-along-lac-3018282) — ITBP DG Flags China Face-Off Risks, Pushes Drone Warfare and Underground Shelters Along LAC
- [indtoday.com](https://indtoday.com/itbp-raises-shaurya-commandos-amid-ongoing-china-face-offs) — ITBP Raises Shaurya Commandos Amid Ongoing China Face-Offs
- [Latestly](https://latestly.com/agency-news/india-news-not-heard-anything-from-pm-home-minister-congress-jebi-mather-questions-centres-silence-on-china-face-offs-7654176.html) — “Not Heard Anything from PM, Home Minister”: Congress' Jebi Mather Questions Centre's Silence on China Face-offs
- [The Statesman](https://thestatesman.com/india/china-face-offs-still-on-in-arunachal-pradesh-says-itbp-chief-congress-asks-why-pm-modi-is-silent-1503654107.html) — China face-offs still on in Arunachal Pradesh, says ITBP chief; Congress asks why PM Modi is silent
- [TV9 Hindi](https://tv9hindi.com/india/india-china-border-defense-itbp-dg-strike-training-drone-power-3943002.html) — China Will Be Defeated by Drones and Strikes, ITBP Has Prepared a Plan to Respond on the Border.
- [rediff.com](https://rediff.com/news/report/cong-targets-modi-over-ongoing-china-face-offs-in-arunachal/20261023.htm) — Cong targets Modi over 'ongoing' China face-offs in Arunachal
- [The News Mill](https://thenewsmill.com/2026/10/congress-questions-centres-silence-on-arunachal-face-offs-with-china-since-july) — Congress questions Centre’s silence on China face-offs in Arunachal since July
- [aninews.in](https://aninews.in/news/national/general-news/8220not-heard-anything-from-pm-home-minister8221-congress-jebi-mather-questions-centres-silence-on-china-face-offs20261023110716) — “Not heard anything from PM, Home Minister”: Congress' Jebi Mather questions Centre's silence on China face-offs
- [TV9 Marathi](https://tv9marathi.com/national/itbp-director-general-shatrujeet-singh-kapoor-confirms-ongoing-face-offs-with-chinese-troops-in-arunachal-pradesh-indian-army-india-shi-jinping-1787058.html) — India-China: China Once Again Showed Its Worth on the Border, Important Update About Arunachal Pradesh
- [The Hans India](https://thehansindia.com/news/national/itbp-chief-confirms-ongoing-face-offs-with-chinese-troops-along-arunachal-border-congress-questions-pm-modi-1134911) — ITBP Chief Confirms Ongoing Face-Offs With Chinese Troops Along Arunachal Border; Congress Questions PM Modi
- [Hindustan Times](https://hindustantimes.com/india-news/row-over-itbp-chiefs-face-off-in-arunachal-remarks-congress-questions-govt-101792732160301.html) — Row over ITBP chief's Arunachal 'face-off' remark, Congress questions govt
- [ABP News](https://news.abplive.com/news/india/india-china-face-offs-ongoing-arunachal-pradesh-border-says-itbp-chief-shatrujeet-kapoor-congress-slams-pm-modi-1872766) — Face-Offs With China 'Ongoing' Along Arunachal Border, Says ITBP Chief; Congress Slams PM
- [ODISHA BYTES](https://odishabytes.com/face-offs-with-china-continuing-along-lac-itbp-dg) — Face-Offs With China Continuing Along LAC: ITBP DG
- [Zoom News](https://zoomnews.in/en/news-detail/congress-targets-modi-govt-over-arunachal-face-off-with-china-and-trade-deficit.html) — Congress Targets Modi Govt Over Arunachal Face Off With China And Trade Deficit
- [Mathrubhumi](https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/india/face-offs-with-chinese-troops-continue-in-arunachal-itbp-chief-says-congress-targets-modi-t1mmkt0g) — ITBP chief confirms face-offs with Chinese troops in Arunachal, triggers political storm
- [Times of India](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/shaurya-commandos-prepared-itbp-chief-flags-ongoing-china-faceoff-along-arunachal-border/articleshow/135134031.cms) — 'Shaurya commandos' prepared: ITBP chief flags ‘ongoing’ China faceoff along Arunachal border
- [The Wire](https://thewire.in/security/face-offs-with-chinese-troops-under-way-at-several-points-in-arunachal-says-itbp-chief) — Face-Offs with Chinese Troops Continue at Several Points in Arunachal, Says ITBP Chief

## Questions

**What did the ITBP Director General confirm about the India-China border?**

The Director General of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), Shatrujeet Kapoor, confirmed that skirmishes with China continue at the border and that face-offs have occurred at several locations in Arunachal Pradesh. He indicated that these incidents have been taking place since July and the situation is still ongoing in some areas.

**What are the main criticisms from the Congress party?**

The Congress party has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of being a 'coward' for not raising border issues with China during his meetings with the Chinese President. They also claim that China feels emboldened in Arunachal Pradesh due to Modi's 2020 'clean chit' and have criticised the government's 'deafening silence' on the border situation.

**What is the status of India's patrolling rights?**

According to Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, India's pre-May 2020 patrolling rights along the border have not been fully restored. This is one of the concerns raised by the party regarding the ongoing border situation with China.

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