Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi has confirmed that the situation with China at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) remains “stable but not normal.” He described the ongoing standoff between the two countries as sensitive, while expressing hope for a resolution in the near future. General Dwivedi made these remarks during the Chanakya Defence Dialogue on Tuesday, reflecting the complexities of India-China relations following the 2020 Galwan Valley clashes.
Stability Amidst Sensitivity
“The situation with China is stable but not normal and it remains sensitive,” said General Dwivedi. He emphasized that while active hostilities have been avoided, tensions along the LAC in eastern Ladakh continue. “We will remain deployed at the LAC until things return to normal,” the Army Chief added, indicating that Indian forces are prepared to maintain their positions until full disengagement is achieved.
According to General Dwivedi, the relationship with China is complicated and involves “competing, cooperating, coexisting, confronting, and contesting.” These dynamics make it challenging to maintain stability at the LAC, despite some progress in disengaging troops at certain friction points.
Hope for a Return to Pre-2020 Conditions
The Indian Army chief highlighted that India’s goal is to restore the situation at the LAC to how it was before April 2020, when tensions escalated. “We want the situation to be restored back to what it was before April 2020, whether in terms of ground occupation or buffer zones,” Dwivedi noted. He pointed out that trust between the two nations has been severely impacted, and until there is peace at the border, relations with China will remain strained.
General Dwivedi emphasized that while the situation is under control, India is fully prepared for any contingencies that may arise. “The situation with China is stable but not normal,” he reiterated, underscoring the need for continued vigilance and military readiness.
Disengagement Progress and Diplomatic Efforts
Tensions between India and China have been ongoing since the June 2020 Galwan Valley clashes, which dramatically shifted the bilateral relationship. Despite multiple rounds of diplomatic and military talks, both sides remain locked in a standoff at various friction points along the eastern Ladakh border.
In recent weeks, Beijing has claimed that both sides have reached “some consensus” on troop disengagement. The Chinese Defense Ministry indicated that dialogue between the two countries is ongoing, with the goal of resolving differences at an “early date.” However, General Dwivedi’s comments suggest that while progress has been made, a full resolution is yet to be achieved.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar echoed similar sentiments during a recent discussion, stating that “roughly 75 percent of the disengagement problems” with China have been resolved. However, he acknowledged that significant challenges remain, particularly regarding the militarization of the frontier. “We still have some things to do,” Jaishankar said, adding that negotiations are ongoing.
Concerns Over Chinese Activities at the Border
During the dialogue, General Dwivedi also addressed concerns regarding the construction of Chinese villages along the LAC. He downplayed the issue, calling it “artificial immigration,” and stated that China has the right to build within its own territory. However, he drew parallels to the South China Sea, where seemingly harmless activities eventually led to military movements. “What we see in the South China Sea… we initially find fishermen and those kinds of people at the forefront, and later the military moves in,” he warned.
The Indian Army has already begun developing “model villages” near the border to strengthen infrastructure, with support from state governments and central authorities. These developments aim to bolster India’s presence and preparedness along the LAC, in response to China’s activities.
Moving Forward
The situation with China is stable but not normal, as ongoing disputes continue to shape the delicate relationship between the two nuclear powers. India has made significant efforts to de-escalate tensions, but full peace along the border remains elusive. General Dwivedi’s remarks underline the Indian Army’s resolve to maintain its position along the LAC until normalcy is restored, reflecting the broader diplomatic and military efforts being pursued by India.
While some disengagement has been achieved, the road to full peace is likely to be long and complex. Trust remains a key issue, and both sides will need to work toward rebuilding confidence in order to resolve the remaining border disputes. Until then, India’s military remains on high alert, prepared for any developments.
In conclusion, the situation with China is stable but not normal, and while progress has been made, there is still much work to be done to restore peace and tranquility along the LAC. Both nations must continue diplomatic efforts and manage their border tensions to prevent further escalation.
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