China claims Arunachal Pradesh to be South Tibet and routinely objects Indian leaders' visits to the state to highlight its claims. Beijing has also named the area Zangnan.
Chinese ministry of defence claims Arunachal as ‘inherent’ part of China. This comes after operationalisation of the Sela tunnel, which Modi inaugurated earlier this month.
During his day-long visit to Arunachal Pradesh last Saturday, Modi inaugurated the strategically-significant Sela Tunnel, which will provide all-weather connectivity to Tawang.
Sela Tunnel is designed in such a way that all Army equipment, including Bofors, tanks & Vajra howitzers, can easily travel through it, away from the prying eyes of the Chinese.
All 7 valleys in state have Chinook helipads, ensuring connectivity in times of need due to poor road systems. New generation equipment also inducted to upgrade communication infra.
Bridges connecting east and west banks of Lohit river will also link to 75-km road being constructed between Dong and Jachep near India-Myanmar-China trijunction.
The once-sleepy streets of Dambuk are now lined with McLaren, Audi R8, Ferrari, Aston Martin, Porsche, Nissan GTR, and Lamborghini. The exotic wheels have put state tourism in the fast lane.
Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.
The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.
Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.
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