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Rahul Gandhi asks if PM Modi will speak on China today

Addressing the media, Rahul Gandhi once again launched an attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who will be making an address to the nation on Tuesday at 6 pm.

Following PM Modi's announcement, Rahul Gandhi said at his press conference, "I would like to know from PM Modi when the Chinese will leave our country. I don't think there is any country in the world that will be silent like this. I would like PM Modi to speak on this, but I guarantee you he won't use the word China."

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said he will be sharing a message with the nation at 6 pm on Tuesday. PM Modi made the announcement in a tweet. "Will be sharing a message with my fellow citizens at 6 pm this evening," PM Modi wrote on Twitter.

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