Our statement of 20th June provided the relevant facts and clearly established it has been the Chinese actions thus far which have led to increase in tension in the region and also to the violent face-off of 15th June with casualties: MEA on India China border issue
In early May, Chinese side had taken action to hinder India's normal, traditional patrolling pattern in the Galwan Valley area. The resulting face-off was addressed by ground commanders as per provisions of the bilateral agreements and protocols: MEA on India-China border issue
We had registered our protest on the Chinese actions through both the diplomatic&military channels,&made it clear that any such change was unacceptable to us. Later, Both sides had agreed to respect and abide by the LAC and not undertake any activity to alter the status quo: MEA
Since early May, the Chinese side has been amassing a large contingent of troops and armaments along the LAC. The Indian side has never undertaken any actions across the LAC and has never attempted to unilaterally change the status quo: MEA on India-China border issue
While there have been occasional departures in the past, the conduct of Chinese forces this year has been in complete disregard of all mutually agreed norms: MEA on India-China border issue
The deployment of a large body of troops and changes in behaviour has also been aggravated by unjustified and untenable claims. A continuation of the current situation would only vitiate the atmosphere for the development of the relationship: MEA on India-China border issue
