India will insist on a full and complete de-escalation of eastern Ladakh at the meeting of India-China military commanders on Monday, pushing for a proposal which sequences first the withdrawal of Chinese troops from the larger area, then the northern bank of Pangong Tso and last of all from the latest flashpoint — the southern bank.
ET has learnt that this plan, which is in line with what India put forward at the last meeting on September 22, also defines India’s position at the talks. “This is like a red line for us. We cannot shift much from this because China has gone back on commitments made in the past,” said a source familiar with the details. Read More…
