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It is up to us to start the war. But when the war begins, it is not in anyone’s hands to end it. This is how Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh explained the recent Indochina conflict while addressing the Rajya Sabha in Ladakh.
He had previously spoken in this regard at the Lok Sabha. He made the statement at the Rajya Sabha on Thursday. He also responded to questions from the opposition.
Former UPA-era Defense Minister AK Antony asked Rajnath if Indian troops could patrol the Ladakh border. Because, the first confrontation between the armies of the two countries took place centered on that patrol.
Rajnath said that no country could stop the patrolling of the Indian troops. Where it needs to go, India is ready to go. But no one will bow to this matter. India will not ask any other country to bow to it.
India and China held two consecutive meetings in Moscow last week. First the defense ministers of the two countries and then the foreign ministers. After a meeting of foreign ministers, it was decided to end the Ladakh crisis on five points. A meeting was also scheduled between the armies of the two countries on five points. Yes, both countries will withdraw troops from the border. But the army officers will decide how to do it.
What Rajnath said while in Parliament on Thursday is not in line with the MoU. According to experts, there has been a long-standing debate in Ladakh about the India-China border or the Royal Line of Control. The edge is not marked with barbed wire. Even rocks move in the wind in the cold uninhabited desert.
Furthermore, there is a heated debate between the two countries over what the Line of Control is supposed to be. As a result, both countries are patrolling the disputed area. This is one of the processes to maintain power on earth. Along with this patrol, there was a confrontation between the armies of the two countries.
This is the cause of the conflict in the areas of Pangong, Depsang, Gogra, Hotspring. This is exactly the reason for the clash in Galwan in June. And 20 soldiers died. Although Galwan was not a disputed area.
According to Rajnath, if the patrol continues, then it is not possible to reach an agreement with the foreign ministers. If the patrol is not stopped, the armies of the two countries will not be able to withdraw.
In fact, according to military sources, China has entered the Depsang region a lot since April. The same happened in the extreme north of Pangong. Again, south of Pangong, India occupies two major hills.
To withdraw the army in this situation, patrolling in the disputed area must be stopped. Rajnath says the patrols will not stop. Experts say there is no possibility of compromise.
If so, where is the solution? From the way the Indian Defense Minister has said in the Indian Parliament, the way he has used the word “war” tactically, many people think that India is not thinking of compromising at this time. Rather trying to buy time. He wants to see what action China takes in this regard.
Because at the moment, informed sectors think that it is a loss for India to withdraw the troops from the current position by negotiating with China. Over the past 15 years, China has steadily increased its power in the Depsang and Pangong regions.
They did so earlier this year as well. As a result, if an agreement is reached now, China will gain an advantage.
Rajnath said that his government is not like before. They will not allow India to bow its head in any process to establish peace. Actually, if that happens, some experts are concerned. As winter progresses, the situation will become hotter in Ladakh.
On this day in Parliament, Rajnath said, the issue is sensitive. The security of the country is involved in this. As a result, he is unable to speak in Parliament. He will discuss in detail in a private meeting with certain parliamentarians. Deutsche Welle
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