Residents of the last border village Mago Chuna has debunked
Chinese claims on Indian territory and asserted “Arunachal Pradesh is an
integral part of India.” They expressed their willingness to fight against
China when required.
Stating that villagers are “safe under the Indian Army”, Mago Chuna
village resident Tsering Panden asserted, “Arunachal can’t be a part of China.
We are Indian and Arunachal Pradesh is an integral part of Bharat.”
“Our border is strong. More than 1,000 Army personnel are guarding
here and the border is totally safe. We are ready to give full support to our
jawans. We know how to run weapons. We can take AK-47 rifles in our hands to
fight against China,” he added.
The villagers expressed happiness over the development work done along
the international border areas during the incumbent BJP-led Government.
Expressing gratitude to the Central Government, Tsering Panden said,
“This is the last border village of Arunachal Pradesh that is just 4-5 km away
from the Indo-China border. There was no road here 8 to 9 years back. After the
BJP came to power, road connectivity is better and vehicles can reach here now.”
There are two roads here – one is on the upper side built Indian
Army and BRO and another on the lower side which is under the State Government.
“Now we can reach Jang town from here within 2 hours. Earlier, it
took 3 days as we were forced to reach Jang by foot. Earlier, the rate of one
bag of cement used to be Rs 1,500-2000. Development is being done at a faster
rate after the BJP Government came to power. We are getting lots of benefits
during the Pema Khandu-led Government – schools, medical buildings, circuit
houses are being made here and we are getting water supply, and electricity.
There are two mini hydropower projects here. Indian Army, ITBP personnel are
also getting benefits after completion of this road,” added Tsering Panden.
Another villager Tashi Panden echoing similar sentiments, remarked,
“We are Indian and we are part of India. We don’t accept China’s claim. Now,
our lifestyle has also been changed. The road connectivity in this area has
improved.”
The Mago Chuna-Jang road, after completion, will boost tourism in Mago
village which is the treasure house of hot springs.
The road is strategic as it has cut short the distance to Tulung La
Pass on the border of Tibet-China.
Another villager Tsering Dondu said, “We thank our Chief Minister
Pema Khandu, the Indian Army, ITBP, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju. The government
is doing good work. We are now safe here because of the Indian Army. They
support us and we also support them.”
Dormu Tima, a girl from Mago village, said the government is doing
good work for the villagers and all villagers are happy with it.
Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed development in the
border areas of Mago village in the Mukto assembly constituency of Arunachal
Pradesh and said this will empower those living in border villages.
“Golden Jubilee Border Illumination Program is in sync with the
vision of Hon PM Shri Narendra Modi ji that border villages aren’t the last but
first to be transformed. Mago village in my Mukto assembly constituency is
witnessing a new dawn. As many as 50 stand-alone mini and micro hydel projects
will be developed near the international border with an estimated cost of Rs
200 crore, ensuring 24×7 power supply to villagers and border guarding forces”,
Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu posted on X.
ANI
