[<<The Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday denied reports of troop built-up by China in the Doklam region saying that the status quo at the face-off site has not been altered. “Our attention has been drawn to some reports that question the accuracy of the position stated by the Government in respect to the situation in Doklam. It may be recalled that last year, a face-off situation that had arisen in the Doklam region, was resolved following diplomatic discussions between India and China, based on which both sides arrived at an understanding for the disengagement of their border personnel at the face-off site.”Subsequently, in response to repeated questions about any change in the status quo at the face-off site, Government had stated that there was no basis for such imputations. Government would once again reiterate that the status quo at the face-off site has not been altered. Any suggestion to the contrary is inaccurate and mischievous,” the MEA said in a statement.>> (Source: < http://www.dailypioneer.com/nation/mea-denies-reports-of-troop-build-up-by-china-in-doklam.html >.
The "mischievous" report referred to above is: 'New trouble for India: China occupies North Doklam, with armoured vehicles & 7 helipads' by Col. Vinayak Bhat (Rtd.) at < https://theprint.in/2018/01/17/new-trouble-for-india-as-china-fully-occupies-doklam/ >. It cites and refers to satellite imageries of Doklam. Within a day of the brave "denial", comes the Chinese assertion: <<China on Friday justified its massive construction activities in the Doklam area, describing it as "legitimate" and aimed at improving the lives of its troops and the people living on its own territory.>> (Ref.: the report at sl. no. I. below.) The Congress, however, accused Modi and Swaraj misleading the nation on the situation in Doklam (ref.: the report at sl. no. III. below), based, apparently, on the earlier report citing and referring to satellite imageries of Doklam. A day before the Chinese assertion.] I/III. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/china-justifies-infrastructure-building-in-doklam/articleshow/62568526.cms?utm_campaign=andapp&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=facebook.com China justifies infrastructure building in Doklam PTI | Jan 19, 2018, 14:56 IST HIGHLIGHTS China described construction in Doklam areaas "legitimate", saying it aimed at improving the lives of its troops and the people living on its own territory. The reaction came amid reports that China was building a huge military complex close to the site of the Doklam standoff with India. Image used for representation only BEIJING: China on Friday justified its massive construction activities in the Doklam area, describing it as "legitimate" and aimed at improving the lives of its troops and the people living on its own territory. China's reaction came amid reports that it was building a huge military complex close to the site of the Doklam standoff with India. Asked about reports citing satellite imagery of a Chinese military complex in the area, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lu Kang said: "I have also noted the relevant report. I don't know who offered such kind of photos." The reports raised concerns that the China may be preparing for another standoff with India. TOP COMMENT THE WAY CHINAs COMMIE RULERS ARE GOING…... VERY SOON CHINA WILL LOSE TIBET, YUNNAN PROVINCE AND XINJIANG PROVINCE ... PEOPLE IN THESE AREAS HATE CHINA ... THESE AREAS WERE RULED BY INDIA 6000 ... Read More ajitvadakayil Vadakayil Lu, however, said: "China's position on the Donglong (Doklam) area is quite clear. Donglong always belonged to China and always under China's effective jurisdiction. There is no dispute in this regard," he said asserting Chinese sovereignty over the area which is also claimed by Bhutan. He said China is building infrastructure for its troops and the people living in the area. II/III. http://www.asianage.com/world/asia/190118/building-infra-in-doklam-for-well-being-of-troops-people-its-legitimate-china.html Building infra in Doklam for our troops, people, it's 'legitimate': China PTI Published : Jan 19, 2018, 3:29 pm IST Updated : Jan 19, 2018, 3:34 pm IST China's reaction came amid reports that it was building a huge military complex close to the site of the Doklam standoff with India. The reports raised concerns that the China may be preparing for another standoff with India. (Photo: Twitter | ANI) Beijing: China on Friday justified its massive construction activities in the Doklam area, describing it as "legitimate" and aimed at improving the lives of its troops and the people living on its own territory. China's reaction came amid reports that it was building a huge military complex close to the site of the Doklam standoff with India. Asked about reports citing satellite imagery of a Chinese military complex in the area, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lu Kang said: "I have also noted the relevant report. I don't know who offered such kind of photos." But at same time he said he did not have detailed information on it. The reports raised concerns that the China may be preparing for another standoff with India. Read: Doklam status quo not altered, any contrary info ‘inaccurate’: MEA Lu, however, said: "China's position on the Donglong (Doklam) area is quite clear. Donglong always belonged to China and always under China's effective jurisdiction. There is no dispute in this regard," he said asserting Chinese sovereignty over the area which is also claimed by Bhutan. He said China is building infrastructure for its troops and the people living in the area. India earlier on Thursday had said that the status quo has not been altered at Doklam, where Indian and Chinese troops were locked in a stand-off for over two months last year, and rejected any suggestion to the contrary as "inaccurate and mischievous". "Our attention has been drawn to some reports that question the accuracy of the position stated by the government in respect to the situation in Doklam," Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said. Kumar said that in response to repeated questions about any change in the status quo at the face-off site, the government has stated that there was no basis for such imputations. III. https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/narendra-modi-sushma-swaraj-misled-nation-on-doklam-congress/articleshow/62554988.cms?utm_source=AMPusers&utm_medium=fbshare&utm_campaign=socialsharebutton&from=mdr Narendra Modi, Sushma Swaraj misled nation on Doklam: Congress IANS|Jan 18, 2018, 04.30 PM IST NEW DELHI: The Congress on Thursday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj of "misleading" the nation over Chinese troops occupying Doklam plateau, saying that India's security and strategic interests have been compromised. "The satellite imagery and media reports suggest that China has set up military establishments in Doklam near the Indian border which indicates that India's security and strategic interests have been compromised," Congress spokesperson Randeep Singh Surhewala told the media here. "It seems that the government was snoozing while the Chinese troops occupied the Doklam plateau as suggested by satellite images. And it seems China is planning a Doklam 2.0 like retreat near the Indian border." In a jibe, the Congress spokesperson said: "The Prime Minister has mastered the art of electoral rhetoric as he has failed miserably to ensure the protection of our borders." Showing the satellite images, Surjewala said China had constructed a two-storey watch tower, seven helipads and several military establishments in Doklam. "What is the government doing as China has occupied the entire Doklam plateau? Are the government, Prime Minister and Defence Minister aware about these constructions?" -- Peace Is Doable -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Green Youth Movement" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To post to this group, send an email to [email protected]. 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