Archive · 15 Jan 2026
India-China Tensions Rise Over Shaksgam Valley
A group from China's Communist Party visited leaders from India's BJP, RSS, and Congress parties.
The Congress criticized the BJP for meeting with the Chinese delegation, asking if they discussed China's border crossings.
The BJP said they meet openly and accused the Congress of secretly signing agreements with China.
Meanwhile, China and India are arguing over the Shaksgam Valley, a strategically important area.
China is building roads there, but India says the valley is theirs and the roads are illegal.
India's Army Chief said Operation Sindoor is still ongoing, and they are closely monitoring every move of the enemy.
Pakistan is using drones to divert attention from its internal problems, and India is ready to face any consequences.
The Ladakh Governor dismissed China's claim over the Shaksgam Valley, stating that India is stronger now than in 1962.
A Communist Party of China (CPC) delegation met with BJP, RSS, and Congress leaders in India, sparking a political row.
The Congress accused the BJP of hypocrisy, questioning whether they discussed Chinese border transgressions with the CPC delegation.
The BJP defended its meetings, stating they act openly and do not secretly sign agreements, unlike the Congress.
China and India are in a dispute over the Shaksgam Valley, with China building infrastructure and India asserting its territorial claim.
India's Army Chief, General Upendra Dwivedi, stated that Operation Sindoor is ongoing, and the Army is closely monitoring enemy movements.
- Who
- Communist Party of China (CPC) delegation, BJP, RSS, Congress, Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi, Ladakh Lt Governor Kavinder Gupta
- What
- Meetings between CPC delegation and Indian political parties, territorial dispute over Shaksgam Valley, Operation Sindoor, drone activities from Pakistan
- When
- Meetings on Monday and Tuesday; Operation Sindoor ongoing; China's claim on Shaksgam Valley is ongoing
- Where
- India (BJP headquarters, RSS office, Congress office); Shaksgam Valley in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (POK); Nowshera sector, Gania-Kalsian village, Khabbar village, Teryath, Kalakote, Tain-Topa, Mankote, Chak Babral village, Ramgarh sector
- Why
- To discuss inter-party communications and improve relations; territorial dispute over strategically valuable Shaksgam Valley; Pakistan's internal issues, Operation Sindoor to counter terrorist camps
- Delegation Leader
- Sun Haiyan (CPC International Department Vice Minister)
- BJP Meeting Date
- Monday
- RSS Meeting Date
- Tuesday
- Congress Meeting Date
- Tuesday
- Shaksgam Valley Location
- Hunza-Gilgit region of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (POK)
- China-Pakistan Agreement Year
- 1963
- India's Stance on Agreement
- Does not recognize the 1963 China-Pakistan boundary agreement
- China's Infrastructure Project
- All-weather road in Shaksgam Valley via CPEC
Sources
Explained: China’s claim to India’s Shaksgam Valley and the Pakistan connection – Firstpost
'Sakshgam Valley Integral Part of India': Delhi Rejects 1963 China-Pak Agreement
China party delegation’s meetings with BJP and RSS trigger sharp Congress attack
The Shaksgam dispute: How China’s infrastructure push in POJK threatens India’s northern borders
Chinese communist party delegation meets RSS leaders sparking row amid border tensions - Telegraph India
Congress takes ‘change of colours’ swipe at BJP, after Chinese Communist Party leaders meet RSS general secretary
Pakistan Using Drones to Divert From Internal Crisis, Says Ladakh Governor
