Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu Dismisses China's Territorial Claims
Arunachal unfazed by China's claims, 'don't give a damn': CM Khandu
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Pema Khandu, the Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, has dismissed China's territorial claims over the state, asserting that the region remains unaffected by such rhetoric. He emphasized that Arunachal Pradesh shares a border with Tibet, not China, and highlighted significant infrastructure improvements in the region.
- 01Khandu stated that Arunachal Pradesh does not take China's claims seriously, referring to them as a habitual behavior of Beijing.
- 02He clarified that the state shares a border with Tibet, not China, and noted the security improvements since 1962.
- 03Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, significant infrastructure developments have been made in border areas over the past 12 years.
- 04The state has attracted around ₹2 lakh crore (approximately $240 million USD) in investments for hydropower projects.
- 05Khandu reiterated India's official stance, stating that Arunachal Pradesh is an integral part of India, supported by historical treaties.
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Pema Khandu, the Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, has firmly dismissed China's claims over the state, stating that such rhetoric is not taken seriously by the people of Arunachal. He characterized China's attempts to rename regions as a habitual action that holds no significance. Khandu clarified that Arunachal Pradesh shares a border with Tibet, not China, and emphasized that the current security situation is vastly improved compared to the 1962 border conflict. He highlighted the significant infrastructure advancements made in the region over the past twelve years under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government, which has made previously remote areas more accessible. Khandu also pointed out that the state has attracted approximately ₹2 lakh crore (around $240 million USD) in investments into the hydropower sector, aiming to leverage local strengths for national progress. He reiterated India's official position, supported by the Ministry of External Affairs, that Arunachal Pradesh is an integral part of India, and dismissed China's renaming attempts as baseless.
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The dismissal of China's claims and the focus on infrastructure development could bolster local confidence and economic growth in Arunachal Pradesh.
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