China objects President Pranab’s visit to Arunachal

China, which is arguing that the state of Arunachal Pradesh falls under its own territory and integral part of it, has strongly objected President Pranab Mukharji’s two day visit to the state.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Chinese Government speaking to media said “An official visit by President of India to a disputed area of eastern section of the China-India is not laudable. We hope India government would take initiative in safeguarding the overall interests of bilateral relations, instead of disrupting the process with such actions. We insist India government work together in maintaining peace in the border areas.”

This is not first time for the China to raise such objections, but it has been objecting whenever President or Prime Minister visit the state claiming entire Arunachal Pradesh belongs to it.

However, Indian government has not tried to counter its objections, instead it made it a practice to send its PM or President to the state as a counter. Addressing the state Assembly, they will reiterate that the state is integral part of India and no other country can claim rights on it.