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India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reacted strongly to China's actions of ‘renaming’ various locations in Arunachal Pradesh. Singh questioned whether similar attempts by India would mean that those areas in China are now considered as "parts of our territory."</p>

<p>Speaking at an election rally in Arunachal's Namsai on Tuesday (April 9), Rajnath Singh said "nothing is going to happen by changing the names. I want to ask China if we change the names of various states of the neighbouring country, will those be parts of our territory? Because of such activities, the relationship between India and China will deteriorate."</p>

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<p>The Union minister said China’s move to change the names of 30 places in Arunachal Pradesh will not change the ground reality that Arunachal Pradesh is an integral part of India.</p>

<p>"We want to maintain good relations with all our neighbours. But if anybody tries to harm our self-respect, India has the capability to give a befitting reply," the Defence Minister further said.</p>

<p>Rajnath targeted the&nbsp;Congress party for never showing&nbsp;any interest in developing border regions and that led to India losing about 1000 square kilometres of territory to China.</p>

<p>“I assure you that India will now never allow even an inch of land to be captured by its neighbour. We have rectified the mistakes of the Congress since 2014 when our party came to power and initiated infrastructure projects in border areas so that our borders are secured. For the NDA government, border villages are strategic assets of the country.”</p>

<p>Last Monday, China announced the renaming of 30 locations along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Arunachal Pradesh. The Chinese Ministry of Civil Affairs issued the fourth list of ‘standardised’ geographical names in the northeastern state, referred to as Zangnan by Beijing. This list included 11 residential areas, 12 mountains, four rivers, one lake, one mountain pass, and a parcel of land, all of which were subject to renaming by China.</p>

<p>India's External Affairs Ministryhad denounced the renaming and its spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal had said, “China has persisted with its senseless attempts to rename places in the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh. We firmly reject such attempts.”</p>

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<p>Rajnath Singh further highlighted the significant contributions made by the residents of border villages during the 1962 conflict with China. He emphasised that their support for the country will always be remembered, and the nation will remain forever grateful to them.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reacted strongly to China's actions of ‘renaming’ various locations in Arunachal Pradesh. Singh questioned whether similar attempts by India would mean that those areas in China are now considered as "parts of our territory.

India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reacted strongly to China's actions of ‘renaming’ various locations in Arunachal Pradesh. Singh questioned whether similar attempts by India would mean that those areas in China are now considered as "parts of our territory." Speaking at an election rally in Arunachal's Namsai on Tuesday (April 9), Rajnath Singh said "nothing is going to happen by changing the names. I want to ask China if we change the names of various states of the neighbouring country, will those be parts of our territory? Because of such activities, the relationship between India and China will deteriorate." Also read: India rubbishes China's 'absurd' claims on Arunachal Pradesh The Union minister said China’s move to change the names of 30 places in Arunachal Pradesh will not change the ground reality that Arunachal Pradesh is an integral part of India. "We want to maintain good relations with all our neighbours. But if anybody tries to harm our self-respect, India has the capability to give a befitting reply," the Defence Minister further said. Rajnath targeted the Congress party for never showing any interest in developing border regions and that led to India losing about 1000 square kilometres of territory to China. “I assure you that India will now never allow even an inch of land to be captured by its neighbour. We have rectified the mistakes of the Congress since 2014 when our party came to power and initiated infrastructure projects in border areas so that our borders are secured. For the NDA government, border villages are strategic assets of the country.” Last Monday, China announced the renaming of 30 locations along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Arunachal Pradesh. The Chinese Ministry of Civil Affairs issued the fourth list of ‘standardised’ geographical names in the northeastern state, referred to as Zangnan by Beijing. This list included 11 residential areas, 12 mountains, four rivers, one lake, one mountain pass, and a parcel of land, all of which were subject to renaming by China. India's External Affairs Ministryhad denounced the renaming and its spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal had said, “China has persisted with its senseless attempts to rename places in the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh. We firmly reject such attempts.” Also read: New China map show whole of Arunachal Pradesh as part of China Rajnath Singh further highlighted the significant contributions made by the residents of border villages during the 1962 conflict with China. He emphasised that their support for the country will always be remembered, and the nation will remain forever grateful to them. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>The newly formed People&#39;s Party of Arunachal Pradesh (PPA) is in crisis.</p>

<p>The newly formed outfit has suspended its own chief minister Pema Khandu, son of former chief minister Dorji Khandu, who died in a helicopter crash four years back. The reason for the sudden shift in position is not known but the PPA has decided to suspend seven MLAs. The PPA also would be taking disciplinary action against the MLAs.</p>

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<p>A floor test is expected to take place in Itanagar on Friday (today). Sources say that the ruling party decided to do away with the chief minister because of his continued closeness with the Congress.</p>

<p>Sources indicate that Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi was pretty much clued into the affairs of the development, which took place in the North-Eastern state. Sources also say that it would not affect the chance of the BJP-supported government as the suspension would not destabilise the government.</p>

<p>The Congress had split last year with MLAs moving out of the stable lock, stock and barrel. Sources said that the MLAs had complained against Pema Khandu. The Congress tried its best to take legal recourse but the split in the party was so intensive that even legal help could not do much.</p>

<p>Ram Madhav, BJP general secretary, who is in charge of the state, said: &quot;The president does not have the power to remove the chief minister. BJP is supporting Pema Khandu&#39;s government. The chairman can only do so. Let&#39;s see what happens.&quot;</p>

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People's Party of Arunachal Pradesh suspended its chief minister Pema Khandu and seven MLAs

The newly formed People's Party of Arunachal Pradesh (PPA) is in crisis. The newly formed outfit has suspended its own chief minister Pema Khandu, son of former chief minister Dorji Khandu, who died in a helicopter crash four years back. The reason for the sudden shift in position is not known but the PPA has decided to suspend seven MLAs. The PPA also would be taking disciplinary action against the MLAs. Khandu is thereby barred from exercising his power and function as LPL (PPA) — ANI (@ANI_news) December 29, 2016 × Suspended with immediate effect pending drawl of disciplinary proceedings, Khandu therefore ceases to be leader of Legislature party — ANI (@ANI_news) December 29, 2016 × A floor test is expected to take place in Itanagar on Friday (today). Sources say that the ruling party decided to do away with the chief minister because of his continued closeness with the Congress. Sources indicate that Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi was pretty much clued into the affairs of the development, which took place in the North-Eastern state. Sources also say that it would not affect the chance of the BJP-supported government as the suspension would not destabilise the government. The Congress had split last year with MLAs moving out of the stable lock, stock and barrel. Sources said that the MLAs had complained against Pema Khandu. The Congress tried its best to take legal recourse but the split in the party was so intensive that even legal help could not do much. Ram Madhav, BJP general secretary, who is in charge of the state, said: "The president does not have the power to remove the chief minister. BJP is supporting Pema Khandu's government. The chairman can only do so. Let's see what happens." (WION)

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