"1962 India was different" Jaitley reminds to China

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A day after China's oblique reference to the war the two countries had fought 55 years ago, the defence minister said," The situation of 1962 India was different and India of 2017 is different'.

The defence minister also said that the current standoff between Indian and Chinese troops in the Sikkim sector was triggered by Beijing. he added, Bhutan had made it clear that the land in question belonged to it.

China had asked to India to withdraw its troops from the Donglang area as a precondition for "meaningful dialogue" to settle the boundary issue. It warned that the Indian Army should learn "historical lessons".

"Bhutan government had issued a statement yesterday in which it made it clear that the land is question belonged to Bhutan. It is located near India's land. There is an arrangement between India and Bhutan for giving security," Jaitley said.

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