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Ladakh Is An Integral Part Of India, MEA Slams China
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News18•13-10-2026, 17:02
Ladakh Is An Integral Part Of India, MEA Slams China
- •India firmly rejected China's claims over Ladakh, stating that the Union Territory is an integral and inalienable part of the country.
- •Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that Beijing's denial cannot change this established fact.
- •The diplomatic exchange followed China's objection to India's decision to assign standard names to 28 places and geographical features in Ladakh on official maps.
- •Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning claimed Beijing never recognized the Union Territory and opposed the standard naming announcement.
- •The MEA defended the mapping exercise, explaining it was done in consultation with local stakeholders to improve public awareness and accurate recognition.
Key Questions Answered
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) strongly rejected China's claims, reiterating that Ladakh is an integral and inalienable part of India and stating that Beijing's denial cannot change this established fact.
The Ministry of Home Affairs announced standard names for 28 locations and geographical features in consultation with the Ladakh administration to facilitate accurate recognition and improve public awareness of the region.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning stated that Beijing never recognised the Union Territory of Ladakh, calling India's naming exercise illegal, invalid, and an attempt to claim areas in the western sector of the boundary.
