India Dismisses China's Protest Over Modi's Arunachal Visit

New Delhi reaffirms Arunachal Pradesh's status as an integral part of India, amidst ongoing border tensions.

China lodged a diplomatic protest with India over PM Narendra Modi's visit to Arunachal Pradesh, reiterating its claim over the region.
India firmly rejected China's objections, asserting Arunachal Pradesh as an integral and inalienable part of India.
The visit included the inauguration of the Sela Tunnel, aimed at providing all-weather connectivity to Tawang and enhancing troop movement along the border.
China's objections are part of a long-standing boundary dispute, with both nations having a history of military standoffs along their border.
Efforts to de-escalate tensions have largely failed, with no signs of a wider pullback of troops despite multiple rounds of talks.