India, Jan. 13 -- A new political row has erupted over China's claims on the Indian territory of the Shaksgam Valley of Jammu and Kashmir, with the Congress hitting out at the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for "holding meetings" with the Chinese Communist Party.

Several years ago, it was the BJP that accused the Congress of "undermining national security" by signing a MoU with the CCP. Now, as Beijing reportedly lays claims to the Shaksgam Valley in Jammu and Kashmir, the tables seem to have turned. It's the Congress that has accused the BJP of sending mixed signals to China over reports of the neighbouring country's construction activity in the territory.

Congress leader Supriya Shrinate on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the ...