China’s recent creation of two new counties in the Xinjiang region’s Hotan prefecture has raised grave worries, according to prominent Indian National Congress leader Pawan Khera. He asked for a more forceful response from the Indian government, especially from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), and stressed that this development should not be taken lightly.
Khera referred to the government’s present strategy as “perfunctory,” arguing that it is not urgent or serious enough given China’s territorial aspirations. China’s actions, he noted, are a reflection of its continuous efforts to impose control over disputed regions, including portions of Ladakh, which India claims as its own. Khera’s comments highlight a larger issue among the
In order to protect India’s territorial integrity, he emphasized that the situation requires quick attention and a calculated response. Khera’s remarks demonstrate the need for India to take these changes seriously in order to maintain both diplomatic efficacy and national security, as they reflect growing concerns about China’s growing aggressiveness in border regions.
