Rajnath slams China's renaming of Arunachal Pradesh locations

Published date09 April 2024
AuthorStatesman News Service
Publication titleStatesman, The (India)
Singh criticized China's recent decision to rename numerous locations within Arunachal Pradesh, questioning the potential consequences if India were to undertake similar actions on Chinese territory

Underscoring that Arunachal Pradesh remains firmly within India's sovereignty despite China's attempts to alter names, Singh emphasized the necessity of maintaining strong relations with neighboring countries while asserting India's resolve to defend its self-respect.

India's outright rejection of China's attempts to rename places in Arunachal Pradesh earlier this month highlighted the unwavering stance on the state's integral status.

China's recent release of a list containing 30 renamed places in Arunachal Pradesh has further escalated tensions between the two nations.

However, India has consistently...

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