Forces Are Prepared…’: Gen. Rawat Says India Open to Using Military Option to Resolve Row With China

India’s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat on Sunday made it clear that India is open to opt for a military option to tackle the transgressions by the Chinese People’s Liberation Army in Ladakh.

Speaking to Hindustan Times, General Rawat said the option will be exercised only if all talks between the two armies and the diplomatic option fail to yield results.

“Whole of government approach is adopted to peacefully resolve any such activity and prevent intrusions. Defence services always remain prepared for military actions should all efforts to restore status quo along the LAC do not succeed,” General Rawat told Hindustan Times.

Defence minister Rajnath Singh, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval are reviewing all options to restore status quo ante in Ladakh, he said.