Mike Hutchings/AFP/Getty ImagesIndia on Tuesday rejected Chinese objections to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's weekend visit to Arunachal Pradesh, saying the northeastern border state has always been "an integral and inalienable part of India". New Delhi rejects the claim, saying Arunachal Pradesh has always been a part of India. "Indian leaders visit Arunachal Pradesh from time to time, as they visit other states of India. Objecting to such visits or India's developmental projects does not stand to reason," said Randhir Jaiswal, India's foreign ministry spokesperson. Last year, China ratcheted up tensions with India by giving Chinese names to 11 locations in Arunachal Pradesh.

Source: The Standard March 12, 2024 13:34 UTC