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“Do You Swim in a Suit and Coat?” — Rijiju Fires Back at Pawan Khera, Threatens to Call Himanta

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“Do You Swim in a Suit and Coat?” — Rijiju Fires Back at Pawan Khera, Threatens to Call Himanta

India’s political battleground just moved to the river. And things are getting splashy. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju is not one to take a jab lying down — or, apparently, floating. After posting a video of himself swimming in a river in Arunachal Pradesh, Rijiju found himself at the receiving end of some sharp sarcasm from … Read more

“I Told You So” — MP Tapir Gao Says China Intrusion Row Proves His 2019 Warning Was Right All Along

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--- # "I Told You So" — MP Tapir Gao Says China Intrusion Row Proves His 2019 Warning Was Right All Along **Nobody listened when he stood up in Parliament seven years ago. Now, Tapir Gao wants the nation to know — he was right.** Eastern Arunachal MP and senior BJP leader Tapir Gao has broken his silence on the ongoing row over alleged Chinese PLA intrusions in Upper Subansiri district, saying the current uproar vindicates every word he raised on the floor of Parliament back in 2019. In a social media post that has set off fresh debate, Gao didn't mince his words. People had dismissed him then. Some had even accused him of demoralising the Indian Army by making such claims. Today, that silence looks a lot like denial. --- **A Warning Nobody Wanted to Hear** Back in 2019, Gao had stood before Parliament and alleged what many found uncomfortable to digest — massive Chinese PLA intrusions across multiple districts of Arunachal Pradesh. He named places: Chamdrung Chu valley in Tawang, Longju, Bisa, Original Maza and Asapila in Upper Subansiri, Andrela valley and Andrela Pass in Dibang Valley, and Glaitakru Pass and Hadigra Pass in Anjaw's Chaglagam. It was a list of losses, not just a list of locations. And yet, the response was largely indifference. "I raised the issue of Chinese PLA intrusions in Arunachal Pradesh during the Parliament session in 2019, but unfortunately, people took it lightly," Gao said. --- **Shera 4 and 5 — A Flashpoint That Could Have Been Avoided** The current crisis centres around Shera 4 and 5 in Upper Subansiri district, where locals from Taksing and Limeking have alleged that the PLA has steadily swallowed chunks of Indian territory. The Indian Army, the state government, and Union Minister Kiren Rijiju have all pushed back against these claims. But Gao isn't backing down. He believes the confrontations at Shera might never have reached this level had the warnings from 2019 — and even the 1984–85 period — been taken seriously. That's a sobering thought, and honestly, hard to dismiss given what's unfolding now. --- **Border Villages Deserve More Than Silence** Gao also raised something that often gets buried under political noise — the people who actually live on the frontier. He called for border villagers to be allowed to freely access their land and properties in these sensitive areas. It's a basic human concern wrapped inside a complex geopolitical reality. He also made a pointed appeal for locals to cooperate with the paramilitary and the Indian Army. "Border security demands vigilance and awareness. We must always be alert," he said. --- **The Bigger Question This Raises** What makes Gao's statement particularly significant is that he's not an opposition voice looking to score points — he's a sitting BJP MP speaking against the grain of his own government's position. That takes a certain kind of conviction. Whether one agrees with him or not, the communities living closest to the Line of Actual Control have been raising alarms for years. Arunachal's frontier is not a debate topic — it's someone's home, someone's field, someone's ancestral land. Seven years of being told "relax, it's fine" don't look so reassuring anymore. --- --- ## ② ARTICLE TAGS Tapir Gao, Chinese intrusion, Arunachal Pradesh, Upper Subansiri, PLA intrusion, India China border, Eastern Arunachal MP, border security, Taksing, Limeking, Shera 4 and 5, Indian Army, Kiren Rijiju, BJP, Parliament 2019, Dibang Valley, Anjaw district, Tawang, border villages, LAC dispute, Nah Welfare Society, India China tension, Arunachal border, Chinese encroachment, frontier security, Northeast India, border alert, Arunachal news --- ## ④ SOCIAL MEDIA HASHTAGS #TapirGao #ArunachalPradesh #ChineseIntrusion #PLAIntrusion #IndiaChina #BorderSecurity #UpperSubansiri #Taksing #Shera4and5 #IndiaChineseBorder #ArunachalNews #LACDispute #IndianArmy #BJP #KirenRijiju #NortheastIndia #BorderVillages #Tawang #AbotaniTV #ArunachalFrontier

Nobody listened when he stood up in Parliament seven years ago. Now, Tapir Gao wants the nation to know — he was right. Eastern Arunachal MP and senior BJP leader Tapir Gao has broken his silence on the ongoing row over alleged Chinese PLA intrusions in Upper Subansiri district, saying the current uproar vindicates every … Read more

Ten Years, One Report: Pema Khandu Takes Arunachal’s Story to Amit Shah

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Ten Years, One Report: Pema Khandu Takes Arunachal's Story to Amit Shah

A decade is a long time in politics — and Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu made sure every year of it counted when he walked into Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s office in New Delhi this Monday. A Meeting That Spoke Volumes On August 17, Khandu sat down with Shah and placed before him … Read more

Has China Quietly Crept Into Arunachal? Congress Fires Questions Modi Can’t Ignore

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Has China Quietly Crept Into Arunachal? Congress Fires Questions Modi Can’t Ignore

Galwan shook the nation. Now there are fresh fears that something deeply troubling may be unfolding along the Line of Actual Control in Arunachal Pradesh — and the government is saying very little. On the morning of India’s Independence Day, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge took to social media with a question that cut right to … Read more

Delhi Sends a Signal: JP Nadda Walks Into Flood-Ravaged Keyi Panyor, Promises Centre Won’t Look Away

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Delhi Sends a Signal: JP Nadda Walks Into Flood-Ravaged Keyi Panyor, Promises Centre Won’t Look Away

When the floodwaters hit Keyi Panyor, they didn’t just wash away homes — they swallowed livelihoods, memories, and in some cases, lives. On August 6, one of India’s most powerful political figures showed up to see the damage for himself. A High-Level Visit That Mattered Union Health Minister and BJP National President J.P. Nadda landed … Read more

Congress Fires on All Fronts: Border Silence, Hospital Corruption, and Ghost Schools — Arunachal BJP Has Some Explaining to Do

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Congress Fires on All Fronts: Border Silence, Hospital Corruption, and Ghost Schools — Arunachal BJP Has Some Explaining to Do

The question isn’t being asked quietly anymore. The Arunachal Pradesh Congress Committee took the gloves off on July 27, going after the state’s BJP government on issues that cut right to the bone — China’s creeping shadow on the border, rotting healthcare, and schools that exist only on paper. “Go to the Border. Take the … Read more

NEET Crisis Hits Arunachal’s Political Stage: Congress Fires Eight Hard Questions at BJP

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NEET Crisis Hits Arunachal's Political Stage: Congress Fires Eight Hard Questions at BJP

When students’ dreams are on the line, silence from those in power is not an option — and Arunachal’s Congress unit is making sure nobody forgets that. ‘This Is Not Politics — It’s an Emergency’ The Arunachal Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) came out swinging on July 24, launching a fierce broadside against the BJP over … Read more

Kiren Rijiju Highlights BJP 12 Years in Itanagar Media Samvad

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Kiren Rijiju Highlights BJP 12 Years in Itanagar Media Samvad

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju addressed a Media Samvad programme in Itanagar on June 12, 2026, where he highlighted the progress made under 12 years of the BJP-led central government. The event at the BJP headquarters focused on development initiatives, infrastructure improvements, and welfare delivery across the country, with special emphasis on achievements driven by people-centric … Read more