'There's a problem at the border': Rijiju admits delineation confusion in Arunachal
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju addressed reports of Chinese incursions into Arunachal Pradesh, clarifying that the issue stems from a lack of border delineation rather than a military occupation. He urged against the spread of misinformation, emphasizing that security forces have increased their presence in the region.
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The statement clarifies the Indian government's stance on border tensions with China, aiming to manage public perception and national security concerns.
NEW DELHI: Union minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday rejected reports that China has made a 60-km incursion into Arunachal Pradesh, saying there is a problem at the border but only because the boundary has not been delineated. He said concerns raised by villagers living in the frontier state are valid, but warned against spreading misinformation about Chinese troops entering Indian territory."Those who say that China has entered 60 kilometres inside (India) and share various videos to defame us are wrong. There is a problem at the border. Some people from villages in Arunachal Pradesh have expressed concern about the border problem, and that concern is valid because the border has not been delineated," he told news agency IANS.Rijiju said the situation should not be interpreted as China having captured an Indian village.
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