No role in this or such ventures: MEA on “Battle of...

Key Highlights

• Jaiswal was asked to comment on some reports claiming that the MEA has ‘raised objections’ to the film depicting the clash between Indian and Chinese troops in the Galwan Valley six years ago.
• “We understand that a film of this nature is being planned.
• Issues regarding film-making in India, as you are well aware, are looked after by relevant authorities.
• And as far as we are concerned, MEA has no role in this or such ventures,” he said.
• The film, directed by Apoorva Lakhia, has Salman playing the role of Bikkumalla Santosh Babu, who laid down his life along with 19 other soldiers of the 16 Bihar Regiment in the 2020 battle while defending Indian territory.