While speaking in the Rajya Sabha on the present situation in eastern Ladakh, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on February 11 said that India will not let anyone take even an inch of the land. Defence Minister further said, “Many fraction areas are built near LAC in Eastern Ladakh. China has collected heavy force and arms and ammunition near LAC and in the nearby area on its side. Our forces have also effectively done counter deployment.”

“Since last year, we have maintained relationship with China on military and diplomatic levels. During the talks, we told China that we want solution of the issue based on three principles. First, both parties must agree on LAC and respect it. Secondly, there shouldn't be an attempt to change the status unilaterally, by any party. Thirdly, all the compromises should be completely agreed upon by both parties,” he added.