Catching up on border infrastructure, says Kiren Rijiju after tribal group claims land grab by China
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju stated that India is actively catching up on border infrastructure development in Arunachal Pradesh following reports of Chinese land encroachment. While local groups claim the PLA has occupied territory, the Indian Army has officially denied these allegations.
Why it matters
Border disputes between India and China are a major geopolitical issue with significant implications for regional security and national sovereignty.
Days after a tribal body in Arunachal Pradesh alleged that it was “losing their land, inch by inch, day by day to China ” in the Taksing area, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju said that although India started “late”, it has now begun building roads and other infrastructure in border areas.
The article reports on the government's development efforts while acknowledging the conflicting claims between local groups and the military.
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