India must reappraise foreign and defence policy towards China: Bambawale

Speaking on the role of the Chinese leadership, the former Ambassador to China said, 'There is no doubt that the Chinese military is more aggressive all around'

Former Indian Ambassador to China Gautam Bambawale on Wednesday said that in the wake of the violent clash between the Indian and Chinese troops in Galwan valley in Ladakh, India will have to make a reappraisal of its foreign and defence policy towards China.

"This is a very serious situation as for the first time in almost 35-40 years there have been deaths on both sides. I think this is a very serious situation. I think India will have to make a reappraisal of its policy to China and then we will have to implement a recalibrated policy, both foreign