New Delhi: India has issued a strong response to recent reports of China assigning new names to locations within Indian territory, firmly rejecting the move and cautioning that it could impact ongoing diplomatic efforts between the two nations.
The statement came from the Ministry of External Affairs, with spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal asserting that any attempt to rename places in Indian territory is unacceptable. He described such actions as misleading and emphasized that they do not alter established facts on the ground.
India reiterated that regions including Arunachal Pradesh remain an integral and inseparable part of the country. The government maintained that attempts to create alternative narratives through renaming exercises would not affect India’s sovereignty over these areas.
Officials also noted that such developments risk undermining the fragile progress made in improving bilateral relations. Both countries have been engaged in dialogue to ease tensions along the Line of Actual Control following the Galwan Valley clash, and stability remains a priority for both sides.
India has consistently opposed China’s territorial claims over Arunachal Pradesh, reiterating its stance on multiple occasions. Similar naming attempts in the past have also been dismissed, with authorities maintaining that symbolic measures cannot change ground realities.
The government further urged China to avoid actions that could create mistrust or disrupt ongoing diplomatic engagement. It stressed the importance of maintaining constructive dialogue and mutual respect to ensure long term stability in relations.
The response underscores India’s firm position on territorial integrity while signalling that any provocative measures could hinder efforts to normalise ties between the two neighbouring countries.
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