Will there be an India-China war again over Arunachal Pradesh?
Arunachal Pradesh is an integral part of India. China’s objections to Arunachal Pradesh are far from over. Not only has China claimed this Indian state as part of it for a long time. But also because it belongs to Arunachal, several players have been barred from giving them the necessary visas to go to participate in other events, including the Asian Games held in China.
Not only that, the news of China entering Indian territory and building a village on the Arunachal-China border has already been widely reported in some national media. The leader of India, who usually threatens Pakistan with a strong voice, however, is unfortunate to take such a stand in the case of China.
In the meantime, from time to time, there are calls from some political leaders like boycotting Chinese products. The call, of course, has no basis. In the midst of such a situation over China, China has recently commented on the 18th Lok Sabha elections in India.
China has objected to holding elections in Arunachal Pradesh. However, the Chinese Embassy in Delhi has also said that at an event in Kolkata, all problems can be resolved through dialogue.
About 100 years ago, India and China exchanged cultural ties. It was led by poet Rabindranath Tagore. Not only did he visit China twice but also built chinese buildings in Visva-Bharati in 1924.
But that relationship with China is no longer that way. Now it’s the complete opposite. In arunachal pradesh, a naturally beautiful, border state in the northeast, China is now able to oppose the elections as well.
China has been unhappy after Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Sela tunnel in Arunachal recently. In the midst of such a situation, Ma Siya, a representative of the Chinese Embassy in Delhi, attended a special function in Visva-Bharati on Monday.
Speaking on the occasion, he said that an atmosphere of peace can be created by improving the relations between the two countries through dialogue. He said that while it is difficult, it is only through dialogue that the problem of India-China relations can be resolved.
To mark the 100th anniversary of Kaviguru Rabindranath Tagore’s visit to China, the Chinese Bhawan in Viswa-Bharati and the Chinese Embassy in Kolkata have jointly organized two-day seminars and various events.
The event was attended by ‘Charge the Aphires’ Ma Xia of the Chinese Embassy in Delhi, General Sin Young, Executive Consultant, Chinese Embassy, Kolkata.
It was here that Ma Shia, who was at the Delhi Embassy’s ‘Charge the Afires’, said that the problem between India and China over Arunachal cannot be denied. It is also true that the two countries are bound to hold on to their positions.
But we are trying to solve the problem. The two countries are engaged in discussions in the diplomatic and military fields. We want this problem to be resolved through dialogue.
India-China diplomatic relations have soured after the clash between India and Chinese troops in The Gallowan Valley. The armies of both of them had to be martyred. Since then China has been trying to invade India.
After the clash in the Gallowan Valley, China has been violating international policy over Arunachal Pradesh on the Indo-China border. That issue has already been discussed on the floor of the United Nations.
But clever China has repeatedly claimed that the problems are India-China issues. On the other hand, India claimed that China is also building railway lines for the movement of large river dams, villages and trains across the border.
But China objected even if India built the road within 100 km of the border. China has also been critical of India’s steps taken for border development. But despite India’s repeated objections to the construction of the China-Pakistan eConomic Corridor, China has not paid any heed to India’s objections.
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In protest against the recent holding of elections in Arunachal Pradesh, China has renamed this integral part of the Northeast as its own and renamed its 30 sites, 12 hills.
Such actions by China have naturally evoked strong reactions in India. India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar made it clear that if you give a new name to your house, will that house become mine?
There is no point in naming like this. Arunachal has been and will continue to be an integral part of India.
Beijing administration has renamed 30 places in Arunachal Pradesh, claiming Arunachal Pradesh as Xiangnan province.
Of the 30 newly renamed sites in xiangnan province, 11 are residential areas, 12 hills, four rivers, a lake, a giripath and an terrain, in beijing’s official release.
External Affairs Minister S Jai Shankar said, “China is acting like a fool.” Renaming doesn’t change the reality. He strongly condemned beijing’s actions.
It may be recalled that last year, China had issued its own notification naming many places in Arunachal Pradesh. Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated two tunnels each in Arunachal Pradesh.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given a befitting reply to China just ahead of the Lok Sabha elections. Prime Minister Modi rejected China’s claim of territory over Arunachal Pradesh and reiterated that Arunachal Pradesh was, is and will always be, an integral part of India.
What did PM Modi say about the Chela tunnel?
During his interaction with the paper, Prime Minister Modi also highlighted the strategic importance of the Sela tunnel, which will facilitate rapid movement of troops and goods in Arunachal Pradesh within the year.
Talking about the tunnel, PM Modi said, “This is a real strategic game-changer that provides connectivity to Tawang for sarvavatar. He also referred to the Doni Polo airport and other projects undertaken to improve the prosperity of the state in Arunachal Pradesh, including water and housing schemes worth Rs 55,000 crore.
He said that his government is focusing on the development of the entire Northeast through Unnaati and other schemes.
India had said on March 28 that no matter how much China reiterates its “baseless claims”, it will not change India’s position that Arunachal Pradesh was, is and will always be an integral and integral part of it.”
Arunachal Pradesh has consistently been demanding forcefully, while in the past, the US had also warned China and categorically stated that it considers Arunachal Pradesh an integral part of India.