China Attempts to Rename Parts of Arunachal Pradesh; India Responds Firmly
Arunachal Pradesh: China has once again attempted to alter the status quo by renaming several areas within India's Arunachal Pradesh, seeking to link them to Tibet. However, India has firmly rejected this action, stating that renaming will not change the reality: Arunachal Pradesh is, and always will be, an integral part of India.
India's Sharp Rebuke to China's Unprovoked Action
Dismissing China's claims, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal, stated, “Such attempts by China are futile. Changing names does not alter the ground reality. Arunachal Pradesh was, is, and always will be a part of India.”
India has made it clear that this Chinese move is merely a political stunt with no impact on the ground situation.
Why Does China Repeatedly Rename Areas in Arunachal Pradesh?
China claims Arunachal Pradesh as Southern Tibet, justifying its claims through periodic map releases and renaming of locations.
In 2024, China renamed 30 locations in Arunachal Pradesh, a move India unequivocally rejected. India's stance has consistently been clear: Arunachal Pradesh is an integral part of India.
The Root Cause of the India-China Border Dispute
The dispute between India and China centers on the Line of Actual Control (LAC), the boundary separating Arunachal Pradesh and Tibet. While India recognizes this line, China does not.
China rejects this line, referring to it as the McMahon Line, and attempts to incorporate Arunachal Pradesh into its maps. India consistently maintains that Arunachal Pradesh is an inseparable part of India, constitutionally and geographically.
China's Claims are Merely "Paper Assertions"
India's clear message is that China's map alterations and renaming exercises are mere paperwork. These actions do not change the reality or territorial boundaries. India has made it clear to the world that there is no dispute over Arunachal Pradesh.
India's Firm Stand, a Response to China
India has repeatedly opposed China's actions on international platforms. In response to China's repeated attempts to rename locations, India reiterates: "Changing names does not change history or geography."
