India increases its vigilance as Shaksgam territorial tensions rise due to expanded Chinese construction and Pakistan’s renewed claims, deepening the security risks with no resolution in sight. India’s vigilance over the escalating Shaksgam dispute is increasing as China expands construction in the Shaksgam Valley and Pakistan reinforces its claims, deepening tensions with no resolution in sight. India is increasing its vigilance toward the escalating Shaksgam tensions with both the construction of Chinese-controlled projects in Shaksgam Valley and the continuing attempts by Pakistan to stake its claims there, and the risk to India’s security interests from both nations and from other regional entities and military leaders have publicly condemned both nations for their illegal actions. The political voices of both nations have continued to rise. The language used is becoming more acrimonious as political lines are becoming hardened quickly. The situation is continuing to escalate with no apparent resolution in sight.
General Upendra Dwivedi restates India’s position clearly. He said, “We do not approve of any activity in the Shaksgam Valley.” He stressed the illegality behind Pakistan’s 1963 cession to China. He added, “We consider it an illegal action being carried out by the two nations.” His remarks directly counter China’s defence of CPEC projects. Beijing cites the pact to justify new construction activity. India rejects that pact because Pakistan ceded Indian land unlawfully.
India sharpens diplomatic and military messaging amid Shaksgam territorial tensions
India claims to have illegally surrendered a total of 5180 square kilometers to Pakistan. India insists that Shaksgam is part of Jammu and Kashmir, and has maintained this assertion since the day after independence. China, on the other hand, supports its position with references to the disputed 1963 Pakistan-China agreement from a Legal Perspective. According to Mao Ning, “It’s fully justified for China to conduct infrastructure construction on its own territory.” India contests this claim through a series of Official Replies and public statements issued by MEA. Thus, MEA considers this agreement to be illegal and unenforceable.
Leaders in Ladakh support India’s tougher stance towards both Pakistan and China. Kavinder Gupta (the Deputy Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir) stated that “China faces the Bharat of 2026, not the Bharat of 1962” and condemned Pakistan for continuing to let its citizens down since its inception. He stated that there is a lot of civil unrest in Balochistan, Sindh, and Karachi, and stated that under the circumstances, Pakistan has no basis for claiming sovereignty over the disputed areas. He stated that the status of PoJK is unequivocally Indian territory.
Historic claims drive today’s Shaksgam confrontation and shape India’s stance
India reinforces its standing through its historical claims to land. China bases its claim on Pakistan’s 1963 ceding of land to China. Analysts suggest the territorial dispute will impact the larger regional security environment. As China and India complete projects, analysts expect an increase in friction based on a deeper strategic concern. Both Countries appear to be positioning themselves for a protracted period of geopolitical tension and competition.
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