Why India opted for a âstand-aloneâ agreement with China in Ladakh
It is my assessment that the Chinese issued a direct/indirect threat to go on the offensive in DBO and Gogra-Hot Springs sector. Text Size:
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There has been a phased but continuous source-based coverage and commentary about the lack of progress on the disengagement process â with special reference to Gogra-Hot Springs and Depsang Plains â since the 11th Corps Commander-level talks held on 9 April. In the past, deliberate âgovernment leaksâ on the situation in Eastern Ladakh were given as handouts to all media houses and the story was broken almost simultaneously.
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On 18 December India and China resumed diplomatic talks to find a solution for the months-long crisis in eastern Ladakh. The Ministry of External Affairs said, “ Both sides agreed to maintain close consultations at the diplomatic and military level. They agreed that the next (9th) round of Senior Commanders meeting should be held at an early date so that both sides can work towards early and complete disengagement of troops along the LAC in accordance with the existing bilateral agreements and protocols, and fully restore peace and tranquility.”
Recall how the Indian media on 11 November, five days after the eighth round of Senior Commanders’ meeting, had reported that an ‘agreement’ for disengagement along the Kailash Range and north of Pangong Tso was on the cards. I highlighted the pitfalls of such an agreement in my column dated 12 November “If India loses grip on Kailash Range, PLA will make sure we never get it back.”
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