India Dismisses China’s ‘Creative Renaming’ of Arunachal
(Source – The Hindu , Section – Explained, Page 1)
| Topic: GS2: India and its Neighbourhood, International Relations |
| Context |
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Analysis of the news:
India’s Official Stand
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MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal reiterated that Arunachal Pradesh is an “inalienable and integral” part of India.
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He dismissed the naming of places as a “vain and preposterous” attempt.
China’s Strategy
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China refers to Arunachal as “Zangnan” and has a history of renaming places to reinforce its claims.
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This marks at least the fourth such attempt in recent years, with similar actions in 2021, 2023, and 2024.
Diplomatic Implications
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Such renaming efforts are part of China’s psychological warfare tactics.
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It attempts to generate international ambiguity over Indian sovereignty.
India’s Response Pattern
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India has consistently responded with strong diplomatic protests.
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Maintains bilateral negotiation as the sole approach to border issues.
Way Forward
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Enhance strategic infrastructure and civilian presence in Arunachal.
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Leverage international partnerships (e.g., QUAD) to diplomatically counterbalance Chinese aggression.
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Invest in people-centric development to strengthen India’s claim on the ground.
| Practice Question: China’s “renaming tactics” over Arunachal Pradesh reflect a new dimension of border aggression. Discuss how India should respond diplomatically and strategically to such moves. (250 Words /15 marks) |
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