Shipki-La/Kinnaur, June 10 (UNI) In a historic development, the Shipki-La Pass on the Indo-China border in Kinnaur district was opened to tourists, with Revenue and Horticulture Minister Jagat Singh Negi addressing a public meeting at the frontier and calling it a milestone moment for the region and the nation.
Negi, known for his vocal criticism of the central government, urged the Centre to take concrete steps to resolve the long-standing border dispute with China.
“This issue cannot be left hanging forever. The Government of India must engage in dialogue and resolve the matter. Trade and the Mansarovar Yatra can be used as tools of diplomacy,” he said. “We can send a message of friendship to China from here.”