Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan Reaffirms Arunachal Pradesh's Strategic Importance
· India · The Hindu, Hindustan Times
Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan addressed a special session of the Arunachal Pradesh Assembly on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, to emphasize the state's strategic role in national security. He described the state as a proud guardian of India's borders and an integral part of the country's unity. The address occurred as New Delhi recently flagged anomalies in a new United Nations world map that depicted Arunachal Pradesh and Aksai Chin as separate regions. The Vice-President highlighted the nation's diversity and the collective goal of achieving a Viksit Bharat by 2047. Chief Minister Pema Khandu and other senior state officials were present during the session in the state capital.
Why it matters
The statement reinforces India's sovereign claim over Arunachal Pradesh amid ongoing border sensitivities and international mapping disputes.
Read the original report — The Hindu
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