'Arunachal an integral part, nothing can change that': MEA on China's 'objections'
The Indian Ministry of External Affairs has reaffirmed that Arunachal Pradesh is an integral part of India following China's attempts to rename locations in the region. India has formally identified 27 locations in the state to assert its sovereignty and historical claims.
Why it matters
This highlights ongoing geopolitical tensions and territorial disputes between India and China along their shared border.
NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs on Tuesday reiterated that Arunachal Pradesh is an “inalienable and integral part of India”, refering to the row with China over renaming places in the border state.“Let me reiterate this once again that Arunachal Pradesh is an inalienable and integral part of India and this is a fact that is self-evident. At the same time, let me also underline that nothing can change this indisputable reality,” the MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said in a media briefing.The remarks came after India formally identified 27 locations in Arunachal Pradesh by their standard names on the official Survey of India map, amid China's repeated attempts to assign Chinese names to places in the state.The government said the move is aimed at ensuring the accurate identification of the locations and improving public awareness of their geographical and historical significance.Also read: 'Discontent answered with bullets' - MEA slams…
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