New Delhi:
Downplaying recent border incursions by the Chinese Army, National Security Advisor M K Narayanan cautioned the media on Saturday that "hype" could lead to "unwarranted" problems with the neighbour.
Though he admitted that incursions were taking place, Narayanan said the situation was not "alarming".
"In terms of number of incursions, there has been hardly any increase. Occasionally inroads are a little deeper than they might have been in the past. I don't think there is anything alarming about it. I think we have a good understanding about the whole issue," he said in an interview.
The NSA added that both nations are keen to maintain peace and tranquillity at the border. "I really am unable to explain why there is so much media hype on this question," he said.
Asked if overreaction by the media could create problems, Narayanan said,"I have been through 1962. What we need to be careful of is provoking an unwarranted incident of any kind."
"There is always concern that if this thing (media hype) goes on, someone somewhere might lose his cool and something might go wrong," he added.
Though he admitted that incursions were taking place, Narayanan said the situation was not "alarming".
"In terms of number of incursions, there has been hardly any increase. Occasionally inroads are a little deeper than they might have been in the past. I don't think there is anything alarming about it. I think we have a good understanding about the whole issue," he said in an interview.
The NSA added that both nations are keen to maintain peace and tranquillity at the border. "I really am unable to explain why there is so much media hype on this question," he said.
Asked if overreaction by the media could create problems, Narayanan said,"I have been through 1962. What we need to be careful of is provoking an unwarranted incident of any kind."
"There is always concern that if this thing (media hype) goes on, someone somewhere might lose his cool and something might go wrong," he added.
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