Despite Chinese aggression, India’s trade with Beijing up by 50%: Delhi CM Kejriwal

TIL Desk/National/New Delhi/ Despite Chinese aggression, India’s trade with Beijing has increased and that is not right, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said in an apparent swipe at the BJP-led Centre.

“We are purchasing items like slippers, figurines and mattresses from China. Why can not we manufacture these in India?” he posed while addressing a Republic Day celebration event at Chhatrasal Stadium here. Stressing that all these items can be manufactured in the country, Kejriwal said it will create jobs for youths and give a strong message to China.

He claimed that according to reports China has “occupied” some of India’s territory which is a cause of worry for every citizen. “Despite Chinese aggression, we have been increasing our trade with them. It increased by 50 per cent. We are making China richer. This is not right,” he said.

Kejriwal alleges that various state governments are being “harassed”. In many states, university vice-chancellors were appointed by elected governments of the states but those appointments were cancelled by the governors, he claimed.