Army Chief Firmly Rejects Chinese Claims on Shaksgam Valley
India has taken a stronger position against China and Pakistan regarding the Shaksgam Valley. Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi made a clear statement. He called the 1963 agreement between Pakistan and China illegal. He also said it is completely unacceptable to India.
Historical and Legal Standpoint
India maintains a firm legal stance on this issue. The Shaksgam Valley was part of the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir. This state legally acceded to India in 1947. Pakistan later ceded this territory to China through the 1963 pact. New Delhi views this transfer as unlawful from the very beginning.
General Dwivedi emphasized that sovereignty cannot be compromised. He stated that legal principles must be upheld. Development projects, like those linked to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), cannot override territorial integrity.
A Shift in India's Response Strategy
The Army Chief's remarks signal an important change. India's response is no longer limited to diplomatic protests or formal notes. It is now backed by clear strategic resolve and military preparedness.
This statement reinforces a clear message. Any activity in what India considers its sovereign territory will face firm and determined opposition. The government is making its position unequivocal to both Beijing and Islamabad.
The declaration comes amid ongoing tensions along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). It underscores India's commitment to protecting its territorial claims through all necessary means.
