India, Sept. 17 -- While addressing the Rajya Sabha on Thursday, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said India wants a peaceful solution to the boundary issue but will not shy away from any action required to defend the sovereignty of the country.

Singh said China attempted to change the status quo along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with its provocative military manoeuvres in August month and that there is a mismatch between what China says and does.

"While no one should doubt our determination to safeguard our borders, India believes that mutual respect and mutual sensitivity are the basis for peaceful relations with neighbours. As we want to resolve the current situation through dialogue, we have maintained diplomatic and military eng...