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New Delhi: Villagers of Chushul along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh sought infrastructure development, 4G connectivity and permission for nomads to graze their livestock on traditional pastures from hot springs to Pangong Tso, in a representation to the central government. Is. ,
Councilor Konchok Stanzin, who represented Chushulo on Thursday In Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council, leh, Handed over a three-page letter to Defense Minister Rajnath Singh regarding the demands, which were in the village To inaugurate the revamped Rejang La War Memorial.
This step has been taken to counter China’s strategy of cutting the salute.
Honorable Defense Minister @Rajnath Singh visit #rejangala #chushulPaying heartfelt tributes to the warriors who laid down their lives in 1962. Had an opportunity to present a memorandum on boundary issues and grievances of Chushul constituency. pic.twitter.com/BUcnVhOiNa
— Konchok Stanzin (@kstanzinladakh) November 18, 2021
In his representation to the minister, Stanzin made several requests for a “smart security policy”, including opening a trading point with China in Chushul, which is also the location of the Border Personnel Meeting (BPM).
The BPM in Chushul is where the Corps Commander-level talks between India and China are being held since May last year to defuse tensions along the LAC.
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other demands
In his letter, Stanzin demanded a 4G tower for each of the nine villages of Chushul, in addition to a fiber optic cable.
One of the first construction activities undertaken by the Chinese soon after the tension in eastern Ladakh was the laying of fiber optic cables on their side to ensure smooth communication links.
Tenzin also demanded more well-equipped medical and better education facilities and uninterrupted reliable supply of electricity to ensure that the border villagers do not migrate to Leh.
Noting that there is a “war-like situation” for the past one year, he also demanded alternative land for the border villagers in Leh for safe haven in such a situation.
grazing land
One of Stanzin’s major demands was: Unrestricted access to grazing land along the LAC. He said the Chinese have given their nomads “absolute freedom” to move around freely.
“They, very often, use their nomadic community to encroach on our land in a step-by-step approach,” he said.
However, movement of related nomads from this side of the border is “restricted by the Indian Army from grazing their cattle on hot spring, traditional pasture from the Fingers to the army-designated Kailash Range (Nyanlung Yokama/Gongma)”, he said. added.
Stating that the nomads on the Indian side are “soldiers without uniforms”, he said the army should not restrict their movement related to grazing and gathering firewood.
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