"Ties Not Normal With China, Want Pre-2020 Situation On Ground": Army Chief

The situation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China is "stable but not normal," according to Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi. Speaking at the Chanakya Defence Dialogue, Gen Dwivedi said the current state of affairs remains "sensitive," and India is fully prepared for any contingency.

General Dwivedi explained that India aims to restore the situation to its pre-2020 status, prior to the military standoff that began in May 2020. This would involve returning to the conditions that existed in terms of ground occupation, buffer zones, and patrols. He said that until this restoration is achieved, the situation will continue to be sensitive.