India News: Indian and Chinese troops physically clashed once again in the high-altitude area of Naku La in north Sikkim last week, with several injuries being su
India News: China defended construction of a village which according to reports based on satellite images put out by US-based imaging firm Planet Labs is alleged
NEW DELHI:
China defended construction of a village which according to reports based on satellite images put out by US-based imaging firm Planet Labs is allegedly in
Arunachal Pradesh, calling it a matter of sovereignty and insisting that it never recognised the “illegally established” Indian state.
The Chinese foreign ministry described it as normal construction activities on China’s “own territory”. The
Indian government had reacted to the reports saying that China has been carrying out construction along the border and that
India has also stepped up building infrastructure such as roads and bridges. India on Monday said it kept a constant watch on all developments having a bearing on the country s security, and took necessary measures to safeguard its sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Arunachal BJP MP Tapir Gao blames Congress policies, Rajiv Gandhi for Chinese intrusion
Arunachal Pradesh Bharatiya Janata Party MP Tapir Gao claimed that it was during Congress rule that China occupied Sumdorong Chu Valley in Tawang, Arunachal and said that Congress leader and former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi had denied Indian Army the permission to push back the People’s Liberation Army.
Arunachal Pradesh BJP MP Tapir Gao
Arunachal Pradesh Bharatiya Janata Party MP Tapir Gao has blamed the Congress party for the latest Chinese intrusion. He said on January 19 that it was during Congress rule that China occupied Sumdorong Chu Valley in Tawang, Arunachal and claimed that Congress leader and former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi had denied Indian Army the permission to push back the People’s Liberation Army.
Congress has demanded an explanation from the Modi government on reports of Chinese village in Arunachal Pradesh. Chinese village in Arunachal Pradesh? (@detresfa ) | Photo Credit: Twitter
Key Highlights
Chinese have built a 100-house village in Indian territory: Arunachal BJP MP
Indian and Chinese troops have been engaged in a bitter standoff in eastern Ladakh since May 2019
New Delhi: As India and China continue to remain locked in a months-long bitter border standoff in eastern Ladakh, Beijing is undertaking construction work along with the border areas near Arunachal Pradesh, a report said.
US-based imaging company Planet Labs has, with the help of satellite images claimed that around 100 houses have been built along the river Tsari Chu in upper Subansiri district in Arunachal Pradesh. Notably, there was no construction at a particular place in 2019.