In a bold move stirring geopolitical debate, rajya sabha mp dorjee tshering live Currently used indo-china border. The appeal, rooted in his history context and growing regional sentiment, was reiterated during his recent visit to Machong, a Remote Border Village in Sikkim.
Speaking to reporters on Saturday, Lepcha Said, “I raised this issue in parliament during the budget session. This is the tibet border, not the china border. And the Bro to officially use the term ‘Indo-Tibet Border’. “
His Statement Echoes a Demand He Has Consistently Pushed during Parliamentary Discussions, Including during the 2024 Monsoon Session, Where he URGED Tentral Authorities to Formally Adopt the Terminology.
#Watch Machong Village, India-Tibet Border, Sikkim | BJP Rajya Sabha mp from Sikkim, Dorjee Tshering Lepcha, Says, “… I raised an issue in the parloment during the budget session that is the tibet border, not the china border. Central… pic.twitter.com/weyldyj7sh
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Lepcha also cited recent remarks by arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu, Who Expressed A Similar Stance. “Just two days ago, The Arunachal CM also made a clear statement to a news outlet -ha this is the tibet border, not the china border,” Lepcha noted.
The remarks from bot leaders come at a time when China’s territorial assertions over tibet have reignated long-standing tansions. The geopolitical sensitivity Around the Region Resurfaced Prominently as Tibet’s Spiritual Leader, The 14th Dali Lama, Marked His 90th Birthday on July 6.
In a powerful statement released ahead of the celebrations, the dalai lama reaffirmed that only his office holds the authority to determine his successor –Directly Challenging the Chinese Communist ‘ Repeated attempts to interfere in tibetan religious traditions.
“As per history, the process of finding and naming the 15th dalai will be carried out by my office,” He Declared, Emphasizing that his reincarnae would be born outside of china.
In an old video from last year bjp mp put this topic in the parliament, he urged the central govt to switch from “china border” to “tibet border” for the 1,400 km stretch from leh to arunachal and Sikkim. He calls for official recognition by new Delhi, the Indian Army and Bro.
Sikkim MP Dorjee Tshering Lepcha Urges The Central Govt to Switch from “China Border” to “Tibet Border” for the 1,400 km Stretch from leh to arunachal and sikkim. He calls for official recognition by new Delhi, the Indian Army and Bro. #Borderpolicy #Indotibetborder #facts pic.twitter.com/ksqbv6zg1w
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This assertion was met with strong support from human rights groups. Tashi tsering, secretary-general of the human rights network for tibet and taiban (hRNT), haled the dalai lama’s comments as “a powerful statement statement statement statement stating back at the ccp.” He Condemned China’s “Groundless Claim” to select the next dalai lama, reiterating that
As the debate intensifies, Lepcha’s demand brings a broader question to the Forefront: Should India Redefine its borders to reflexes to reflex realies and political trurts? And more importantly, what message would that send – not just to beijing, but to the world?