The Senatorial Committee of the United States Congress on Thursday passed a resolution recognizing Arunachal Pradesh as an integral part of India. The resolution was passed by Senator Jeff Merkley of Oregon , Senator Bill Hegerty of Tennessee and Senator John Cornyn of Texas . The resolution was sponsored by Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD). The legislation confirms that the US recognizes the McMahon Line as the international boundary between China and the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh. It rejected China’s claim on large parts of Arunachal Pradesh

‘US views the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh as part of the Republic of India’ Senator Merkley, who served as co-chair of the Senate Committee, said, “America’s values ​​that support freedom and a rules-based order must be at the heart of all our actions and relationships around the world – Congressional-Executive Commission on China.” By passage of this resolution, the committee affirms that the United States views the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh as part of the Republic of India—not the People’s Republic of China—and that the United States is open to like-minded people. together is committed to deepening support and assistance in this area.

America stands with India Meanwhile, Senator Hegerty said that at a time when China continues to pose serious threats to a free and open Indo-Pacific region, it is important for the United States to stand up for its strategic partners in the region. Especially stand shoulder to shoulder with India and others. According to an official statement, the other Quads will push back against the CCP’s broad strategy of country- and regional expansion that it has pursued in the South and East China Seas, the Himalayas and the South Pacific.

Proposal considered Arunachal as a part of the Republic of India Senator Cornyn said, “As tensions rise between India and China along their shared border, the United States must stand firm in defense of democracy by supporting a free and open Indo-Pacific .” Cornyn further stated that the resolution would confirm that the US considers Arunachal Pradesh to be “part of the Republic of India”.

What is India-China border dispute? Before understanding the border dispute with China, it is necessary to understand a little geography. India’s 3 with China,358 seems to be a kilometer long border. This border is divided into three sectors- Eastern, Middle and Western. In the eastern sector, Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh share a border with China, which 33747 is km long. The middle sector has the border of Himachal and Uttarakhand, the length of which is 597 is km. At the same time, Ladakh comes in the western sector, with which China’s 1, 4618 seems to be a km long border. China of Arunachal Pradesh 91 claims his share of thousand square km. Whereas, close to Ladakh A part of thousand square km is under the occupation of China.

Aksai Chin dispute

Also March 2 In an agreement signed on 5, 64 Sq km land was given to China. 1956- China built a highway from Xinjiang to Tibet. He passed the road of this highway through Aksai Chin. At that time Aksai Chin was with India only. On passing the road, then Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru wrote a letter to Chinese President Zhou Enlai. Zhou responded by raising the issue of the border dispute and claiming that his 13 on thousand square kilometer area India is occupied. Zhou also said that his country 1956 does not follow the McMahon line laid down in 1956 in Shimla A conference took place in There were three parties in it – Britain, China and Tibet. Some important decisions related to the border were taken in this conference. At that time the Foreign Secretary of British India was Henry McMahon. He between British India and Tibet km long border drawn. This was called the McMahon Line. In this line, Arunachal Pradesh was described as a part of India. After independence, India accepted the McMahon Line, but China refused to accept it. China claimed that Arunachal is a part of southern Tibet and since it occupied Tibet, Arunachal also belonged to it. ,IndiaChinaArunachal PradeshPublished Date

Fri, Jul 14, 2023, 10: 59 AM IST