Arunachal Governor BD Mishra launches book on McMahon Line

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ITANAGAR: Arunachal Pradesh Governor Brig (Retd) Dr B D Mishra on Tuesday launched a book titled The McMahon Line – a century of discord at Raj Bhavan here, The book is authored by the former state Governor and former Chief of Army Staff General J J Singh. Speaking on the occasion, Mishra said that the book with its factual and research details is of huge contemporary relevance. "The book highlights the evolution of the Indo-Tibetan boundary and analyses the nuances of British India's Indo-Tibet policy," he said.

Impressed by the in-depth research work behind the book, the governor said the General Singh, who is known as 'Soldiers General' will now be known as a historians' General.

Referring to the McMahon Line, the Mishra recalled the contributions of Major Bob Khathing and the then governor Jairamdas Daulatram in securing the territorial integrity of Arunachal Pradesh. Citing Doklam, Golwan and Balakot incidents, the Governor said that with strong leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the territorial integrity of the country is secure. "India today is a strong, self-reliant and vibrant nation, which can defend itself," he added.

Chief Minister Pema Khandu and General J J Singh also spoke on the occasion.

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