NEW DELHI: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday accused China of infringing upon India’s sovereignty, asserting that Beijing is “illegally occupying” Indian territories in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, while raising firm objections against Chinese projects in these regions.
Addressing a weekly press briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal underlined New Delhi’s consistent position regarding territorial integrity, reiterating that India has consistently raised sovereignty concerns with Beijing.
“EAM said that when it comes to sovereignty issues, it is actually India that should be and is raising them. India does not violate China’s sovereignty in any manner and has been consistent,” Jaiswal stated.
He further pointed to Beijing’s ongoing illegal presence and unilateral infrastructure initiatives in Indian territory.
“But China has been in illegal occupation of Indian territories in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh since 1963, where India’s right is officially acknowledged even by China. There are Chinese projects on territories in Jammu and Kashmir that belong to India, and we object to that,” Jaiswal added.
