Rijiju dismisses Chinese incursion claims in Arunachal Pradesh

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday dismissed claims of a major Chinese incursion into Arunachal Pradesh, stating that allegations of troops penetrating 60 kilometers into Indian territory are incorrect and based on misleading material. However, he acknowledged longstanding border concerns in the region, attributing them to the absence of a formally demarcated boundary and a historical gap in Indian infrastructure development.

Rijiju, the Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister and representative for Arunachal West, addressed the issue in a series of statements on social media and to news agencies. He warned that spreading unverified claims and fake videos demoralizes security forces and creates national confusion. "India-China Border issue is a serious subject. Do not make false claim on such sensitive matter," he wrote on X.

The minister's remarks came in response to recent reports and political allegations regarding Chinese activity near Longju in the Upper Subansiri region. A factfinding committee from a regional party had alleged that Chinese troops were blocking Indian access to patrolling points. While the Indian Army rejected those specific allegations as baseless,...