Use of military force outdated, says Dalai Lama as India stares down China in Ladakh
India Today
Amid the ongoing stand-off between Indian and Chinese troops at multiple friction points in eastern Ladakh, spiritual leader the Dalai Lama has said, “Use of military force is outdated.”
Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama has once again advocated a peaceful resolution to the ongoing tensions between India and China along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh.
Urging both countries to persist with dialogue to disengage troops and resolve the high-altitude stalemate, the Dalai Lama said, “India and China, the two populated neighbours should resolve this problem through talks and peaceful means. Use of military force is outdated.”
#WATCH India & China, the 2 populated neighbours should resolve this problem through talks & peaceful means...use of military force is outdated: Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama on the expansionist policy of the Chinese side in Ladakh.He was leaving from Jammu for Leh. pic.twitter.com/X00ASzrnzn
The spiritual leader’s remarks came ahead of his visit to Ladakh, where he is likely to spend over a month. His stay is expected to rile China further as it comes amid the lingering military standoff between Indian and Chinese troops at several friction points in eastern Ladakh.
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