New Delhi: India has firmly rejected China’s attempts to assign what it termed ‘fictitious’ names to places in Arunachal Pradesh, asserting that such actions cannot alter the fundamental reality of the region’s status as an integral part of India.
Information was available with The Chenab Times that the Ministry of External Affairs, through its spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, unequivocally stated that India categorically rejects any ‘mischievous attempts’ by the Chinese side to rename places that are undeniably Indian territories.
The spokesperson emphasized that these unilateral attempts to create and propagate baseless narratives do not change the historical and legal status of Arunachal Pradesh. “Such attempts by China at introducing false claims and manufacturing baseless narratives cannot alter the undeniable reality that these places and territories, including Arunachal Pradesh, were, are, and will always remain an integral and inalienable part of India,” Jaiswal stated.
India views these actions by China as counterproductive to the ongoing efforts aimed at stabilizing and normalizing the bilateral relationship between the two Asian giants. The Ministry conveyed that China should desist from undertaking activities that introduce negativity into the relationship and that could potentially undermine the mutual endeavors to foster a better understanding.
This development comes in response to China’s recent announcement of what it described as the sixth batch of standardized names for places in Arunachal Pradesh. Beijing had previously issued batches of such names in 2017, 2021, and 2023, which New Delhi had also protested against. The Indian government maintains that Arunachal Pradesh has always been and will continue to be an integral part of India, a stance backed by historical records and administrative control.
The Ministry of External Affairs has consistently maintained its position that the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh is sovereign Indian territory and that attempts by other countries to rename its places do not hold any validity or legal standing. This diplomatic disagreement highlights the persistent border dispute and the broader geopolitical complexities that characterize the India-China relationship.
India has, on multiple occasions, urged China to approach bilateral relations constructively and to work towards resolving outstanding issues through dialogue and mutual respect, rather than through unilateral actions that create faits accomplis. The spokesperson’s statement reiterated India’s commitment to protecting its territorial integrity and sovereignty.
The government’s firm response underscores its unwavering resolve to safeguard its national interests and territorial claims, particularly in the face of perceived provocations. India’s diplomatic stance remains that any unilateral attempts to alter the status quo on disputed territories are unacceptable and will be met with strong objections.
The Chenab Times News Desk