India must enhance connectivity in North-East to counter China s influence: Army chief Gen Naravane Abhishek Bhalla
India must increase connectivity in the North-East and neighbouring countries to balance China s growing influence, Army chief Gen MM Naravane said. The Chief of Army Staff also accused China of making attempts to change the status quo. The rising footprints of China in India s neighbourhood and its attempts to unilaterally alter the status-quo along our disputed borders have created an environment of confrontation and mutual distrust, said Gen Naravane.
Asserting that regional and internal connectivity is acutely linked to security, Gen Navane said, It is central to unleashing the potential of the North-East and balancing the influence of China.