<h1>Congress Disavows Leader's China Remarks, Affirms China as Key Security Challenge, Criticizes Govt's Approach to Disputes</h1> The Congress party has distanced itself from remarks made by a senior leader regarding China, emphasizing that these do not reflect the party's views. The leader had downplayed the threat posed by China, which the party countered by stating that China remains India's primary external security and economic challenge. The Congress criticized the government's approach to China, questioning the normalization of ties despite unresolved issues, particularly concerning territorial disputes in eastern Ladakh. The BJP criticized the Congress, suggesting that the leader's remarks align with the party's alleged pro-China stance. The Congress also lamented the lack of parliamentary debate on the issue.