Responding to media queries, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that such actions by China are based on false claims and do not change the ground reality
Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal addresses the media. File pic/PTI
India on Sunday firmly rejected China’s attempt to assign new names to locations within its territory, calling the move “mischievous” and reiterating that Arunachal Pradesh remains an integral and inalienable part of the country, reported news agency IANS.
Responding to media queries, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that such actions by China are based on false claims and do not change the ground reality. He emphasised that India categorically rejects any attempt to manufacture narratives regarding its sovereign territory, reported IANS.
India Urges China to Avoid Actions That Harm Bilateral Ties
Jaiswal also urged China to refrain from steps that could negatively impact relations between the two countries. He noted that such actions undermine ongoing efforts to stabilise and normalise ties between India and China, reported IANS.
According to the MEA, attempts to rename places not only distort facts but also create unnecessary friction at a time when both sides are working towards improving mutual understanding.
Repeated Attempts by China Draw Strong Response
This is not the first instance of China attempting to rename places in Arunachal Pradesh. Similar actions were taken previously, including the release of a list of names by Chinese authorities last year for locations in the region, which Beijing refers to as “Zangnan.”
India had strongly objected to those moves as well, describing them as “vain and preposterous,” and reiterating its consistent stance on the issue, reported IANS.
‘Creative Naming’ Cannot Alter Ground Reality
The MEA stressed that such “creative naming” exercises have no bearing on sovereignty or territorial integrity. India maintained that Arunachal Pradesh was, is, and will always remain an integral part of the nation, regardless of external claims, reported IANS.
Officials highlighted that repeated assertions from China do not change internationally recognised realities and called for responsible conduct to maintain stability in bilateral relations, reported IANS.
Firm Stand Amid Ongoing Diplomatic Sensitivities
India’s latest response underscores its firm position on territorial integrity amid continuing sensitivities in India-China relations. While both sides have engaged in dialogue to address broader issues, such developments risk complicating diplomatic progress, reported IANS.
The government reiterated that respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity remains the cornerstone of any meaningful engagement between the two countries.
(With inputs from IANS)
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