US Stands with India on Arunachal Pradesh Issue
Recent developments regarding the territorial dispute over Arunachal Pradesh have brought the United States into the fray, firmly supporting India’s stance.
US Recognition of Arunachal Pradesh
The US, on Wednesday (Mar 20), officially declared its recognition of Arunachal Pradesh as Indian territory. The US State Department Principal Deputy Spokesperson, Vedant Patel, emphasized that any unilateral attempts to advance territorial claims across the Line of Actual Control are strongly opposed by the United States.
China’s Claims and Reactions
China has persistently claimed Arunachal Pradesh as part of South Tibet, citing historical connections such as the birthplace of the sixth Dalai Lama in the 17th century. Despite Beijing’s assertions, New Delhi has firmly rejected these claims, asserting that Arunachal Pradesh is an integral part of India.
- China’s claim over Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh based on Dalai Lama’s birthplace
- PRC’s historical claims over Dalai Lama’s birthplaces
- New Delhi’s stance on Beijing’s claims
India’s Response
The Indian external affairs ministry has denounced China’s claims as “absurd” and reiterated that Arunachal Pradesh has always been and will continue to be an integral part of India.
