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Arunachal was, is, will remain a part of India, China's repeated baseless claims do not matter: India

Mixcollage 29 Mar 2024 07 30 Am

India on Thursday responded to Beijing reiterating its claim by saying that Arunachal Pradesh is India's was, is and will always be an integral and inseparable part of and China No repetition of its “baseless claims” can change our stand on this matter.

Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Said, “Beijing can repeat its baseless claims as many times as it wants, but this will not change New Delhi's position that Arunachal Pradesh was, is and will always be an integral and inseparable part of the country.” these things spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal Told the media during the weekly press conference.

This reaction of the Ministry of External Affairs comes days after Beijing reiterated its claim on Arunachal Pradesh.

India's stand is clear

Responding to a question on China continuing its claim on Arunachal Pradesh, Jaiswal said India's position on the matter has always been clear and will not change no matter how many times Beijing “repeats its baseless claims”.

“Our position on the Arunachal Pradesh issue has been made very clear time and again. Recently we had also issued a statement in this regard. The Foreign Ministry spokesperson said, China can repeat its baseless claims as many times as it wants, this will not change our position.

“Arunachal Pradesh was, is and will always be an integral and inseparable part of India,” he said.

On March 19, the Ministry of External Affairs had taken note of comments by a Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson on “advancing absurd claims” on the territory of Arunachal Pradesh and said the state “was, is and will always be an integral part” of India. Organ.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian on Monday reiterated China's claim on the northeastern state.

To a question on the Sri Lankan Prime Minister's visit to Beijing, he said, “We monitor all developments that have a bearing on our economic and security interests and we take necessary actions that need to be taken.”

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Meanwhile, responding to a question about Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reiterating his comments on allegations related to the killing of Khalistani separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar on Canadian soil, Jaiswal said: “Prime Minister Trudeau has Said that it is nothing new” and reiterated that India is ready to investigate the matter.

Recalling comments made by his predecessor at a press briefing last September, Jaiswal said India is “ready to investigate any specific and concrete information if it shares with us.” But, we have not received any such information yet. We have also cautioned against doing politics and giving more space to extremists.”

Gurpatwant Singh is Pannun

He was also asked about the Chinese Foreign Ministry's comments related to the case of Khalistani separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun.

“India and the United States, as two countries that follow the rule of law, are capable of dealing with any issue between us. “There is no role for any speculative comments and unnecessary advice from unrelated third parties,” the External Affairs Ministry spokesperson said.

The United States is working with the Indian government to hold accountable those behind a plot to kill Khalistani separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun on American soil, according to the Biden administration.

Nikhil Gupta, an Indian national who holds dual citizenship of the US and Canada, was charged by federal prosecutors in November last year with his involvement in a foiled plot to murder Pannun.

India is in favor of reducing tension in Gaza

More than five months after the Israel-Hamas conflict began, the United Nations Security Council on March 25 passed a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza for the month of Ramadan, saying, “We consider that resolution a positive development.” Let us see,” the External Affairs Ministry spokesperson said in response to a question.

He said India has repeatedly called for “de-escalation of tensions and preventing the spread of conflict”.

“We have condemned terrorism, called for the release of hostages, protection of civilians, and reiterated the need for safe and timely delivery of humanitarian aid and assistance to the people of Palestine. And, we also stand for a two-state solution,” Jaiswal said.