Pema Khandu told reporters on Thursday that the 1,200‑km Arunachal‑China frontier is calm, even as Chinese patrols have crossed into Indian territory.
He responded to remarks by ITBP Director General Shatrujeet Kapur, who said confrontations continue at several points along the Line of Actual Control. Khandu dismissed the reports as routine, noting that "transgression" has happened before but is not new.
The chief minister explained that China does not recognise the McMahon Line, which demarcates the border, and that the lack of a defined line leads to occasional crossings. He described these incidents as "transgression, not intrusion" and stressed that the situation is under control by the Indian armed forces.
Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, present at the 14th International Tourism Mart inauguration, echoed Khandu’s reassurance, saying the borders are secure in Modi’s India and that the narrative is being spun by competitors. He added that the situation will not affect tourism in Arunachal.
The Ministry of External Affairs had warned in 2005 that China disputes the legality of the McMahon Line and that Chinese troops sometimes cross the LAC, a stance that remains unchanged.
Khandu’s statement comes ahead of the tourism event, which is expected to attract visitors and showcase the state’s attractions without disruption.