GUWAHATI: The All Arunachal Pradesh Students’ Union (AAPSU) has strongly condemned the statement by the Chinese foreign ministry, dubbing Arunachal Pradesh as “South Tibet”.
“The people of Arunachal Pradesh outrightly reject the dubious statement by the Chinese foreign ministry dubbing our state as ‘South Tibet’. We strongly condemn such statements and advise the Chinese government and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to refrain from such notoriety,” AAPSU general secretary Tobom Dai said in a statement issued on Monday.
“People of Arunachal Pradesh are proud Indians and staunch nationalists. We don’t need any recognition or validation from a foreign entity. Instead of issuing misleading statements, the Chinese government should direct its armed forces to immediately release the five civilians from Nacho area of Upper Subansiri district who were abducted by PLA soldiers recently,” Dai said.
The union further stated that “denials by our own government on earlier occasions followed by weak response to such recurring advances have greatly emboldened the Chinese forces.”
“Safety and security of lives and property of people living in the border areas should be ensured at all cost. There should be strong deterrent against such mischief. We also demand our Union government to walk the talk and ensure safe and early release of the five civilians who have been abducted and are in Chinese custody,” Dai said.