Tension between India and China at LAC ends! Soldiers give each other sweets on Diwali

India-China Relation / Tension between India and China at LAC ends! Soldiers give each other sweets on Diwali

India-China Relation - Tension between India and China at LAC ends! Soldiers give each other sweets on Diwali

India-China Relation: A new positive initiative has taken place in the situation of long-standing border tension between India and China. Recently, the disengagement work between the armies of the two countries has been completed in the Depsang and Demchok areas. This has started a new chapter of peace on the border. This time on the occasion of Diwali, the soldiers of both the countries have given a message of cultural harmony and brotherhood by presenting sweets to each other.

Exchange of sweets in Depsang and Demchok

The exchange of sweets took place not only in Depsang and Demchok but also in Chushul Moldo in Ladakh, Nathula in Sikkim and Bumla in Arunachal Pradesh. According to army sources, this exchange took place at various BMPs (Border Meeting Points), which is a message of unity and peace.

Soldiers of the Indian and Chinese Army exchange sweets at the Chushul-Moldo border meeting point on the occasion of #Diwali.

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— ANI (@ANI) October 31, 2024

Soldiers of the Indian and Chinese Army exchange sweets at KongkLa in Ladkah Sector on the occasion of #Diwali.

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— ANI (@ANI) October 31, 2024

Withdrawal of troops and resumption of patrolling in Depsang-Demchok

The disengagement process was completed on Wednesday, and after this, talks were held at the local commander level to resume patrolling between the two countries. Under this agreement, soldiers of both the countries will now start patrolling here. Patrolling was stopped in these areas for about four and a half years, which will now be restored. Although this agreement is only for Depsang and Demchok, talks are still going on for other disputed areas.

India-China border: The longest disputed border in the world

India and China share a 3488 km long border, called the 'Line of Actual Control' (LAC). This border is divided into three sectors: Eastern, Central, and Western. This border extends from Ladakh to Arunachal Pradesh and due to this, claims and disputes of both the countries keep arising in various areas. Both sides have different claims on this line, which has been the cause of border dispute for a long time, which often leads to a situation of conflict.

Galwan Valley clash and its aftermath

After the clash in the Galwan Valley in June 2020, there was a serious strain in relations between India and China. The clash was the most serious military conflict between the two countries in the last several decades, in which many soldiers lost their lives. After this, the military standoff on the border increased and several rounds of talks were held to normalize the situation. After the talks held on 21 October 2023, this agreement was finalized, which has raised hopes of reducing tensions on the border.

A positive step for both countries

The process of disengagement is a positive initiative, which can restore peace and mutual trust between the two countries. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar had said that after this agreement, the soldiers of both sides will be able to patrol in the same way as they did before the military standoff.

This agreement, especially in Depsang and Demchok, is an important step to ensure future peace and security between the two countries. The exchange of sweets this Diwali indicates that both the countries are committed to move forward on the path of mutual understanding and peace.