* Indian Defence Minister reacts to China’s statement on Arunachal Pradesh

Times of India: “Defence minister A K Antony on Monday slammed China for raising objections to his visit to Arunachal Pradesh, describing Beijing’s comments on the issue as “most unfortunate” and “really objectionable”.

He said Arunachal is an integral part of India asJammu and Kashmir and as defence minister it is his right and duty to visit the state, which has recently celebrated 25th anniversary of its statehood.

“I was surprised to see such a reaction. I feel it is most unfortunate and, at the same time, it is really objectionable,” he told reporters here.

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Chinas-objection-to-Arunachal-Pradesh-visit-most-unfortunate-A-K-Antony/articleshow/12054594.cms

See my post yesterday on this topic from Xinhua

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