China claims reached 'positive consensus' for peace at borders. But does this mean Chinese troops withdraw from Patrol point 14, 15 & 17 A & back beyond Finger 8 at Pangong? China claims it wants to diffuse tension. Devil is in the detail & implementation of withdrawal on ground.
Indian army is very well deployed along LAC in Ladakh. Our forces no longer in the defensive mindset. Territory up to claim line is fair game for both. China knows that too. Let's see what negotiations on ground bring over the next several weeks. But India must speak in one voice
Pangong Tso: Chinese army built a road up to Finger 4 in 1999. India must correct that wrong and negotiate to ensure Chinese army goes back to beyond Finger 8. India must remain firm but not set artificial deadlines for ourselves. (No Arjun Pratigya before Jayadrath Vadh please.)
Indications are China will withdraw from Galwan-Shyok back to its location across #LAC to PLA camp. No major issues expected at Hot Springs either. If opposition & Govt remain on the same page India should be able to get China to withdraw. But how much? Finger 6 or 8 or beyond?
India & China are likely to remain engaged but the question remains where will China transgress next? Depsang (2013) Chumar (2014) Doklam (2017) Galwan & Pangong Tso (2020), India now has a lot of experience in dealing with transgressions. What will be effective counter measures?
#Doklam 2017 was a turning point. India showed a firm resolve. Stopped the Chinese from building up & advancing to an area which is our 'Red Line'. There was mobilisation of troops incl Arty & Armour that showed India's strong resolve. *Yudhay Krit Nischaya* is needed once again.
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