India's territorial disputes after independence were not merely about borders, but also encompass issues of national identity, historical grievances, and geopolitical strategies. Discuss. (Answer in 250 words)
Introduction
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Main Body
Post-independence India has territorial disputes with its neighbours such as Pakistan occupied Kashmir, Poonsal Pradesh dispute and Nepal disputes for Susta and Kala pani
Territorial Disputes of India,
Reason for dispute with neighbours:
Border factors
Other factors behind territorial disputes:
Religion based dispute: Pakistan claim over Kashmir due to religion
Sim creek area: Not demarcated by Sim Red cliff during independence
Division with local consideration: [EG] in Punjab villages divided between Indo and Pakistan
China Promoted Nepal for border dispute
Sino good in Ladakh to connect disturbed Xinjiang region
China promoting Nepal for border dispute
Measures to be taken:
Halen Demarcation of borders:
Exiting Maps
open borders [EG] as moved regime
Increase dialogue and border commission [EG] with Nepal.
by Respect Territorial Integrity
India's territorial disputes are due to factors more than just dispute boundary. Multipronged strategy is required to ensure peace and stability in border region.
— Jayant Agarwal · AIR 64
Conclusion
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Diagram
Map showing India's territorial disputes with Pakistan (LoC, with Pakistan and POK labeled), Dispute with China, Dispute with Nepal (showing Susta area), and Dispute with Bangladesh (resolved). Disputes labeled include: with Pakistan, with Nepal, with China, with Bangladesh.
- Clear listing of key disputes
- Includes diagram showing geographic context
- Mentions multiple neighbors and disputes
Jayant Agarwal
Post-independence Consolidation and Reorganization within the country
Territorial disputes
India's territorial disputes after independence
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