Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Feb 19: Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ladakh, Prof S K Mehta today emphasized on reclaiming the Indian territories illegally occupied by Pakistan and China.
Speaking on a lecture organized by the Centre for Ladakh & Jammu Kashmir Studies (Jammu Kashmir & Ladakh Chapter) in connection with Sankalp Diwas, Prof Mehta sought to draw attention towards the dangerous Pakistan-China nexus and stressed on keeping a strict watch on this nefarious alliance.
“This alliance is not based on any ideological similarities. It is for the political survival of Pakistan and the expansive mindset of China,” Prof Mehta said, adding, “We have to continuously review and assess this alliance and we have to reclaim our occupied territories”.
Prof Mehta, however, expressed satisfaction that the incumbent leadership in the country has adopted a strong policy to frustrate nefarious designs of the hostile neighbours. “The lenient policy adopted by the previous regime has been replaced with strong policy by the present leadership,” he said.
Pointing towards ongoing changes in the newly carved Union Territory of Ladakh, Prof Mehta said that developmental activities have been accelerated and the people of Ladakh are delighted after getting the Union Territory status. He said that residents of Ladakh are very patriotic.
Dr Shiv Pathak, Assistant Professor in Department of Political Science, Aryabhatta College, University of Delhi, who was the key speaker in the webinar, hoped that the present leadership in the country will liberate Indian territories illegally occupied by Pakistan and China.
Pointing towards the 1994 Parliament resolution, Dr. Pathak recalled how soon after the Independence, Pakistan had invaded and forcibly seized the areas of Mirpur- Muzaffarabad, and Gilgit- Baltistan.
“The territory was part of the former princely state of Jammu and Kashmir and de-jure an integral part of India. China has also occupied the Aksai Chin and Saskhgam Valley of Ladakh region,” he said, adding that people of J&K were emotionally attached with PoJK as many natives of the region are living in different parts of J&K.
Dr Ganesh Malhotra, eminent columnist conducted proceeding of the webinar while Lalit K Gupta presented vote of thanks.
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