Jaishankar: India-China Border 'More Alive', Needs More Troops
· India · Hindustan Times, The Hindu
External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar stated that the border with China has become "more alive" and requires increased troop deployment. Speaking at the 24th Hindustan Times Leadership Summit in New Delhi, Jaishankar noted India's significantly improved capability to deploy and sustain forces along the border. He also mentioned that border infrastructure was neglected until about a decade ago. Jaishankar highlighted that India "missed the bus" on industrialisation in the 1980s while China modernised, despite both economies being of similar size in 1988.
Why it matters
This statement indicates India's heightened vigilance and strategic focus on its border with China, which could lead to increased defence spending and infrastructure development. It also reflects on India's historical economic development compared to China's.
Read the original report — Hindustan Times
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