Tibetan Parliament Rejects China's Ladakh Claims, Urges Policy Review
· World · Times of India, ANI
The Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile called China's territorial claims over Ladakh baseless, citing lack of historical evidence. Speaker Dolma Tsering urged India to reconsider its Tibet policy and not let trade engagements override border security concerns. She warned that China's renaming of Tibetan geographical locations and construction of border villages are serious developments requiring diplomatic attention. Tibetan MP Gompo Dhondup rejected China's claims over Ladakh, Arunachal Pradesh, and other Himalayan regions, asserting they are integral to India. He argued a free and independent Tibet could serve as a peaceful buffer along the India-China border. The remarks follow India's standardization of 28 Ladakh location names on official maps, which prompted China to reiterate its objections.
Why it matters
India's border security diplomacy with China is directly affected, as the Tibetan leadership's stance adds pressure to link Tibet policy with boundary talks. The statement highlights growing concern over China's infrastructure and naming activities along the Line of Actual Control.
Read the original report — Times of India
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