EAM @DrSJaishankar makes it unequivocally clear India must and shall stand up to China.
Standing up to China is imperative to protect Indian interests.
We have a clear China Policy now. The state of the border & the future of our ties can not be separated.
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Standing up to China is imperative to protect Indian interests.
We have a clear China Policy now. The state of the border & the future of our ties can not be separated.
timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/we-must-…
The days of India doing business as usual with China and calling it "a local issue" like it was called in 2013 when China intruded in Depsang and we demolished our own military bunkers in Chumar Sector to appease China, are long over. Salami Slicing is not acceptable. Period.
Cancellation of Contracts to Chinese Cos, Banning the apps, Restricting Chinese Cos from bidding for Government's procurements and Govt projects, restricting Chinese FDIs into India are some of the good steps.
But our reluctance to use the military option first must go as well.
But our reluctance to use the military option first must go as well.
China talks of disengaging and is instead mobilizing troops in Pangong Tso Finger Area. It is indulging in deception.
To restore complete status quo ante bellum in Ladakh, India will have to exercise a military option at a time & place of its own choosing.
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To restore complete status quo ante bellum in Ladakh, India will have to exercise a military option at a time & place of its own choosing.
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The right moment and location to act is well known to Indian military planners.
As winter approaches, the advantage on the LAC shifts to India, writes Maj Gen (retd.) @kakar_harsha as he analyzes India's options on the LAC.
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As winter approaches, the advantage on the LAC shifts to India, writes Maj Gen (retd.) @kakar_harsha as he analyzes India's options on the LAC.
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There is no doubt if China doesn't pull back from LAC, India will have to adopt one or more of the multiple offensive options available to it.
As said above, the right time and location to act is well known to Indian military planners.
The call has to be taken by the Government.
As said above, the right time and location to act is well known to Indian military planners.
The call has to be taken by the Government.
India prepares for a long winter haul at the LAC. There is no sign of any demobilization.
Disengagement at PP 14 in Galwan Valley was because PLA had to pay in blood on the 15th-16th June there.
They knew India would protect its bridge at every cost.
Disengagement at PP 14 in Galwan Valley was because PLA had to pay in blood on the 15th-16th June there.
They knew India would protect its bridge at every cost.
One more reason PLA withdrew from Galwan was to indulge in deception of disengagement while they could augment their positions and mobilize more soldiers in Ladakh for winters.
They are also mobilizing at Uttarakhand's Lipulekh Pass.
They are also mobilizing at Uttarakhand's Lipulekh Pass.
It was not accidental that Nepal claimed Lipulekh all of a sudden. Nepal claims Lipulekh, issues new maps and PLA moves in an additional batallion near the Lipulekh Pass on their side of the LAC in their newly constructed all weather military facility that has bunkers too.
China understands and respects only one language - the language of force.
As is known to all, 1962 was a winter war fought in October November.
This winter is going to be tough along the whole of India China frontier, especially in Ladakh.
As is known to all, 1962 was a winter war fought in October November.
This winter is going to be tough along the whole of India China frontier, especially in Ladakh.
Finally if PLA doesn't withdraw from the Finger Area and the Depsang region, India must evict the PLA forcefully to fully restore status quo ante bellum.
In winters, the advantage shifts to us.
Indian Army is the best mountain warfare force in the world.
In winters, the advantage shifts to us.
Indian Army is the best mountain warfare force in the world.
There are friends who have been asking what is China going to achieve here by this increased aggression on the India China frontier or for that matter in other regions including in South China Sea. What's the reason for this ?
Why is China taking such big risks for its economy ?
Why is China taking such big risks for its economy ?
I will do another thread on designs of China in 2-3 days.
Land grabbing (territorial expansion) has always been a core CPC agenda. But it's more this time. October 1st 2049 is the date. PRC has certain objectives to achieve before that. India is a big hurdle in those objectives.
Land grabbing (territorial expansion) has always been a core CPC agenda. But it's more this time. October 1st 2049 is the date. PRC has certain objectives to achieve before that. India is a big hurdle in those objectives.
