China's Territorial Status in Arunachal Pradesh

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju addressed the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, asserting that China has not encroached upon Indian territory or taken additional land in Arunachal Pradesh since the 1962 conflict. This statement came in response to claims made by Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav regarding Chinese encroachments.

Rijiju emphasized the importance of accurate information, stating, 'It is important to correct the record. Since 1962, China has not intruded even an inch into our territory nor occupied any additional land. This fact must be made clear.'

Akhilesh Yadav's remarks had suggested that China had entered and occupied areas within the state, prompting Rijiju to clarify that the regions currently under Chinese control were taken either before or during the 1962 war.

(With inputs from agencies.)