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India-China border tensions and political criticism

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Opposition leaders and activists in India have criticized the government regarding security concerns along the border with China, specifically in Arunachal Pradesh. Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh accused the administration of making “calibrated concessions” to China and maintaining silence on recent face-offs involving the People’s Liberation Army. Ramesh raised alarms over reports of lost patrolling points, China’s renaming of regional locations, and the construction of a large-scale dam that could threaten ecological and water security. He also noted a record trade deficit with China, reaching $112 billion in the 2025–26 fiscal year. Further criticism from figures such as Abhijeet Dipke of the Cockroach Janata Party suggests that the government is prioritizing the suppression of internal protests in Delhi over national defense. Critics argue that deploying security forces to manage domestic unrest undermines the response to China’s military modernization and ongoing border challenges. Additionally, leaders have called for greater accountability Recent developments include remarks from Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) Director General Shatrujit Kapoor, noting that confrontations with the Union Home, Defence, People’s Liberation Army have been ongoing since July. Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Jairam Ramesh have characterized the government’s response as a “deafening silence,” specifically citing reports of incursions near Taksing. In response, the Ministry of External Affairs Ministers regarding India’s strategic approach toward China. (MEA) stated that the situation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) is periodically disturbed when Chinese forces diverge from established patrolling patterns. The MEA emphasized that both nations are utilizing diplomatic and military mechanisms to resolve issues and avoid miscalculation.

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