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Ladakh leader pushes Aksai Hind name for territory occupied by China

Tashi Gyalsan criticized China's claims regarding Ladakh's Union Territory status as baseless and unacceptable. He urged the Indian government to rename Aksai Chin as Aksai Hind to reflect its rightful ownership. Gyalsan stressed that Ladakh has always been a part of India, despite China's ongoing territorial claims. Additionally, India reaffirmed the importance of Ladakh as an integral part of the nation amid China's objections.

20 Oct 2026 9:31 am