The continued discussions between the military commanders and diplomats of the two sides resolved most of the issues over the past four-and-a-half years.

China’s transgressions over a large frontage along its Line of Actual Control with India in eastern Ladakh in May 2020 demonstrated a premeditated and well-planned use of hard power. It ultimately led to the tragic incident in Galwan on June 15, 2020.

The Chinese PLA had also surreptitiously moved major military formations as backup in the proximity to deter escalation. In doing so, China deliberately violated all protocols and jettisoned all confidence building measures and India had to respond with matching force-levels along the entire length of the disputed boundary.

The continued discussions between the military commanders and diplomats of the two sides resolved most of the issues over the past four-and-a-half years.

Published in Deccan Herald on 24th October 2024