Arunachal Students’ Union Delhi Stages Protest in National Capital
New Delhi, July 2, 2014 – China has once again asserted its claim over Arunachal Pradesh, depicting the Indian state as “Southern Tibet” in its newly released map. The move has triggered fresh controversy between India and China, reigniting tensions over the long-standing border dispute.
Reacting strongly to this
development, the Arunachal Students’ Union Delhi (ASUD) staged a protest at
Jantar Mantar on Wednesday, sending a firm message to Beijing that Arunachal
Pradesh is an integral part of India and will remain so.
A large gathering of Arunachali
students demanded action from both the State and Central governments, urging
them to address China’s repeated claims. Protesters also condemned China’s
issuance of stapled visas to Arunachal residents, dismissing it as a deceptive
"goodwill gesture" that masks territorial expansionist ambitions.
J.T. Tagam, former ASUD president,
expressed outrage, stating, “We are deeply unhappy with China’s repeated
provocations—be it the issuance of stapled visas, unlawful incursions by the
People’s Liberation Army, or the inclusion of Arunachal Pradesh in China’s
map.”
He also criticized the Indian
government for failing to resolve the border dispute. “This issue has
persisted for decades. If the government does not take decisive action soon, we
will intensify our protests, even at the Chinese embassy,” he warned.
The controversy follows similar
claims made in 2006 when the Chinese ambassador to India declared Arunachal
Pradesh as Chinese territory. While India’s Ministry of External Affairs has
repeatedly affirmed that “Arunachal Pradesh is an inalienable part of
India,” a permanent resolution remains elusive.
Condemning China’s latest claim,
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Nabam Tuki stated, “We strongly object to
China’s assertion over our state. We urge the Indian government to engage China
in dialogue and seek a lasting solution.”
The timing of this controversy is
particularly striking, as it coincides with Vice President Hamid Ansari’s visit
to Beijing to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Panchsheel Agreement
(Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence).
ASUD leaders also expressed
frustration over the Indian government’s perceived inaction, questioning, “Why
does China persist with these provocations? Is it due to a weak and indecisive
government, or does China wield undue influence over democratic India?”
The student union has called for
immediate intervention from the Central government, demanding a firm and
resolute stance to counter China’s territorial claims and resolve the longstanding
dispute.
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