Line of Actual Control

Though the Chinese president spoke of peace and tranquillity with India, his actions belie this. The slyness shown by China should make India change its policies and defence preparedness.

India’s ill-preparedness to operate effectively in the mountains has often led to disastrous results. But a dedicated Mountain Strike Corps will be capable of evicting the Chinese from Ladakh and securing its future.

Recalling a breakthrough visit by the late Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi to Beijing and how a new high in relations often precedes a new low.