China's domestic politics has left President Xi Jinping with little option but to prolong the standoff at Doklam. The foundation day celebration was supposed to be a show-off event, but under pressure from Doklam standoff. Given the public perception of the Doklam standoff in China, Xi Jinping administration cannot afford to look weak by pulling back PLA troops. INDIA CANNOT AFFORD TO BACK OFFThere is much for India as the regional leader in the Doklam standoff. Also read | NSA Ajit Doval holds talks with China's Yang Jiechi in BeijingAlso read | Doklam standoff: Indian Air Force chief says ready for any eventualityAlso read | Five facts about 'Tiger' Yang Jiechi, China's Ajit DovalAlso read | After Doklam, Chinese war veterans planning rare 1962 commemorationALSO WATCH VIDEO: 'Main schemer' Chinese daily tags NSA Ajit Doval as the villain of Doklam standoff

Source: India Today July 27, 2017 13:42 UTC