

India-China LAC Agreement, Livestock census, and ED on Dosanjh & Coldplay tickets
6 snips Oct 28, 2024
Shubhajit Roy, a Diplomatic Affairs Editor at The Indian Express, provides a deep dive into the recent LAC Agreement between India and China, shedding light on its significance in easing border tensions. He highlights the trust-building measures amid historical complexities. Joining him is Harikishan Sharma, a reporter who discusses India's 21st livestock census, revealing its importance for farmers and the innovative methods planned for data collection. The episode also touches on the ED's investigations into illegal concert ticket sales involving Diljit Dosanjh and Coldplay.
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India-China Border Standoff
- India and China agreed on a disengagement plan after a four-year standoff.
- 50,000-60,000 troops have been stationed on both sides of the Line of Actual Control (LAC).
Negotiations and Legacy Issues
- Negotiations to resolve the border standoff have been ongoing for two years.
- Two key areas, Depsang and Demchok, were sticking points due to pre-existing issues.
2020 Standoff Origins
- The 2020 standoff began with increased Chinese troop presence at the LAC.
- This was initially presented as a routine exercise, but the troops remained, leading to clashes.