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Ladakh Governor Kavinder Gupta rejected China's claim over the Shaksgam Valley, asserting that all of Pakistan-occupied Jammu-Kashmir belongs to India. He emphasized that India is stronger now than in 1962 and will not tolerate expansionist policies.

Gupta criticized Pakistan for its internal issues and alleged atrocities committed by its Army. India condemned Chinese infrastructure projects in the area, maintaining it reserves the right to protect its territory. In 1963, Pakistan ceded 5,180 sq km of Indian territory in Shaksgam Valley to China.