The government’s decision to provide statements on China in Parliament and brief a parliamentary panel is a positive but delayed move since the 2020 LAC tensions and Galwan clashes.
In a democracy, transparency on national security matters is important, especially regarding China.
External Affairs Minister Jaishankar stressed that normal relations with China depend on resolving LAC tensions.
India has held multiple meetings with China, achieving disengagement at several points, but troop de-escalation and long-term solutions are still ongoing.
The statement did not explain why China acted the way it did or when the situation would return to the 2020 status quo.
The government emphasized national security but did not mention territorial integrity.
India must prioritize clarifying the LAC, demarcating the boundary, and acknowledging the failure of past Modi-Xi meetings to prevent Chinese aggression.
Diplomatic engagement alone does not guarantee peace; India needs to balance diplomacy with clear security strategies.
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