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Won’t let any attempt to change status quo along borders: Army Chief

The Army will not let any attempt to unilaterally change the status quo along the country’s borders succeed, Army Chief Gen. M.M. Naravane said addressing the rank and file on Saturday while the Army’s paratroopers showcased the new combat dress at the Army Day parade.

“Our patience is a sign of our self-confidence, but no one should make the mistake of testing it... Our message is clear, the Indian Army won’t let any attempt to unilaterally change status quo along country’s borders to succeed,” Gen. Naravane said addressing the parade on the 74th Army Day.

His comments come in the backdrop of the continuing standoff in eastern Ladakh with the 14th round of Corps Commander talks between India and China earlier this week failing to achieve a breakthrough for the next phase of disengagement at Hot Springs. Over 50,000 troops from each side continue to be deployed in the high altitude region very close to the Line of Actual Control in extreme winters.

Gen. Naravane said joint efforts at various levels have led to disengagement in many areas which in itself is a constructive step and added that on the basis of “mutual and equal security”, efforts would continue to find a solution to the current situation.