Sources described Indian move as 'tit-for-tat' action to dominate the entire southern bank of the Pangong Tso just as the Chinese troops have done on the northern banks.
This is the first clash between the soldiers of both countries since the Galwan incident that resulted in 20 Indian troops being killed and an undeclared number of casualties on China's side.
The India-China Working Mechanism for Consultation & Coordination (WMCC) meeting is a follow-up to the Special Representative talks. The last round of WMCC took place on 24 June.
The last time this matter flared up was when Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, in a very similar directive in April, called for the relocation of stray dogs in the capital.
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.
Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?
Will Modi ever speak about China occupying Indian land??
Tit for tat is perfect. But will this move help India negotiate the Chinese to return to status quo?