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Ladakh Was Never Part of China, Slams Leh Apex Body
- •The Leh Apex Body strongly condemned recent comments by a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson claiming western Ladakh belongs to China.
- •Co-chairman Chering Doriay urged the Union Home Ministry to give a firm response stating India will not surrender an inch of Ladakh.
- •Representatives emphasized that Ladakh has historically been part of India and residents have lived happily with the country for decades.
- •Local leaders highlighted the region's history of standing with the Indian Army during conflicts like the 1962 war, 2020 border standoff, and Galwan Valley clash.
- •Residents also expressed deep spiritual antagonism toward China over its treatment of the Dalai Lama.
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The Leh Apex Body strongly condemned the Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson's remarks claiming that western Ladakh had always been part of China, stating that Ladakh was never part of China according to recorded history. Co-chairman Chering Doriay urged the Union Home Ministry to strongly convey to China that India will not surrender an inch of Ladakh, including Aksai Chin.
Representatives highlighted that Ladakhis stood alongside the Indian Army during past conflicts with China, specifically mentioning the 1962 war and the 2020 border confrontation. They also referenced border tensions like the Galwan Valley clash and noted that the Chinese government's treatment of the Dalai Lama has driven deep spiritual antagonism.
According to the Leh Apex Body, Ladakh has historically been part of India, and its residents have happily lived with the country for the past 70 to 75 years.
